KMT Defends Cheng's US Meetings Amid 'Downgrade' Reports

Kuomintang (KMT) Chairwoman Anda Cheng met with US State Department officials at the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) headquarters in Washington, D.C., on June 12. While reports from Washington circles suggested the meeting was with a "Desk Officer," a significantly lower level than typically seen, the KMT has defended the engagement.

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Met the right people and said what she wanted to say.

The KMT stated that Cheng was grateful for the arrangements, emphasizing that she "met the right people and said what she wanted to say." The party described the exchange as frank and in-depth, effectively deepening mutual trust and bilateral relations between the KMT and various US administrative departments.

Responding to critical media coverage, the KMT asserted that Cheng's interactions in Washington were conducted with mutual understanding and that details would not be disclosed externally. The party accused specific media outlets of deliberately distorting facts and maliciously spreading rumors, which they believe exposes the Democratic Progressive Party's anxiety and guilt over the KMT's deepening ties with the United States.

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Anda Cheng's exchanges with US administrative departments in Washington were based on mutual understanding and details will not be disclosed to the outside world.

Earlier reports had suggested that Cheng's meeting with US officials was downgraded, with a "Desk Officer" being sent instead of a higher-ranking diplomat. However, the KMT maintains that the meetings were successful and productive, allowing Cheng to effectively communicate the KMT's stance and foster stronger relationships with American government bodies.

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Specific media outlets deliberately distorting facts and maliciously spreading rumors only further exposes the Democratic Progressive Party's anxiety and guilt over the KMT's deepening exchanges with the United States.