Cheng Li-wun

Leader, Kuomintang Party (KMT)

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Office: Chairperson of the Kuomintang

Born: November 12, 1969, Yunlin County

Party: Democratic Progressive Party

Education: National Taiwan University, Taipei Municipal Zhongshan Girls High School, Temple University

Previous offices: Member of the Legislative Yuan, member of the National Assembly of the Republic of China

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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As of May 2026: Leading parliamentary opposition to trade agreement

The United States produced 37% of the world's semiconductors in 1990, but by 2024 that share had fallen below 10%, with Taiwan manufacturing over 90% of the most advanced chips. A $500 billion US-Taiwan trade framework was initiated with a January 16, 2026 memorandum and formally signed February 12.

Updated May 21