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In news from and about Taiwan this morning,

K-M-T Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun says she believes the cross-strait status quo
is based on the "one China" political formula and is key to restarting
dialogue between Taipei and Beijing.

According to Cheng, restarting dialogue and exchanges based on the "1992
consensus" and an "anti-Taiwan independence" stance is the only way to ensure
a peaceful and stable cross-strait relationship.

The statement comes after American Institute in Taiwan Director Raymond
Greene told the United Daily News in an interview published yesterday that
over 70-per cent of Taiwan's public backs the status quo ...

.... a consensus he described as the best basis for Taipei's elected leaders
to conduct talks with Beijing.

The K-M-T chairwoman says a decade of deteriorating cross-strait ties has
brought the region to the brink of war, where any action could spark a
conflict and her policies are gaining traction due to widespread concern
internationally about the situation.

She's also insisting there is "no alternative way" to ensure cross-strait
peace and stability other than what she has proposed to resume cross-strait
dialogue, but enhancing Taiwan's defense capabilities and resilience remain
vital to that and has her support.