Cheng Li-wun elected KMT chair: Former lawmaker Cheng Li-wun was elected the new chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT) with 51.35% of the vote. Pledging to maintain peaceful relations with China, her win comes as the KMT and its ally hold the most seats in Taiwan's parliament.
Response to China: In her new role, Cheng has urged the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to "stop playing the anti-China card". Her election follows accusations from Chinese media that five Taiwanese companies were involved in psychological warfare against Beijing.