Is the US trying to sway Taiwan’s KMT by receiving its legislative speaker?

AI Summary

The US hosted a visit by Taiwan's Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu as part of efforts to strengthen ties with Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT). This visit comes amid preparations for political uncertainty following Taiwan's 2028 leadership election.

A high-profile visit to Washington by Taiwanese Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu reflects a broader US effort to strengthen ties with the island’s main opposition Kuomintang (KMT), according to analysts. Han’s trip follows visits to the United States by Taichung mayor and KMT member Lu Shiow-yen in March and KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun earlier this month. The succession of arrivals suggested Washington was preparing for political uncertainty after Taiwan’s 2028 leadership election by cultivating...