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KMT Chairwoman Meets Pro-China Scholar in US, Draws Criticism

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • Kuomintang Chairwoman Cecilia Koo met with scholar Lyle Goldstein during her US visit, emphasizing cross-strait dialogue based on opposing Taiwanese independence.
  • Goldstein has previously written articles critical of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te and supportive of Chinese and Russian narratives.
  • A Democratic Progressive Party legislator criticized the meeting, suggesting Koo was conveying Beijing's message.

Kuomintang Chairwoman Cecilia Koo met with scholar Lyle Goldstein during her recent visit to the United States. The meeting, described as a luncheon, focused on cross-strait relations, with Koo stressing the need for rational dialogue on the foundation of opposing Taiwanese independence. Goldstein is known for his past writings that have been critical of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te and have echoed Chinese and Russian viewpoints.

This engagement has drawn criticism from the Democratic Progressive Party. Legislator Wang Ting-yu stated that the meeting conveyed Beijing's voice, drawing a parallel to comments made by a Fox News anchor. The DPP's stance suggests that Koo's interactions with figures holding pro-China views are seen as undermining Taiwan's sovereignty and democratic principles.

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