KMT

KMT, or the Kuomintang, is a major political party in Taiwan and the primary opposition party to the current ruling government. It advocates for closer ties with mainland China.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its opposition to the government's policies on the South China Sea, defense spending, and its interactions with the United States.

Latest on KMT

• KMT accuses Taiwan’s government of failing to uphold South China Sea claims
• Trump ally Steve Daines rejects claims of talks with KMT leader
• Why is Taiwan’s KMT calling for the government to spend billions more on drones?
• Is the US trying to sway Taiwan’s KMT by receiving its legislative speaker?
• Taiwan KMT opposition leader falls short on U.S. trip
• KMT accuses DPP of targeting Taiwan’s farmers over trade ties with mainland

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