Birds, Not Missiles: Cheng Li-wun's Peace Plea Amidst Taiwan Tensions

In a call for peace amid rising tensions, Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun urged for skies dominated by birds, not missiles, during a visit to Shanghai. Her remarks come as some Taiwan lawmakers criticize her for missing key defense budget discussions.

Cheng's 'peace mission' to China aims to reduce military tensions, especially as Beijing continues its military activities around Taiwan. Speaking from Shanghai's Yangshan Port, Cheng emphasized the absurdity of militarization through poetic references to sailors and literature.

Interestingly, the Kuomintang chairwoman's visit coincided with controversial defense spending debates in Taiwan's parliament, with her own party under scrutiny for allegedly sidelining discussions due to Cheng's diplomatic efforts on the mainland.