Key facts
- Taiwan's opposition leader has stated that the US and China should not use Taiwan as a pawn.
- The statement was made by the leader of the KMT party.
Taiwan's opposition leader, representing the Kuomintang (KMT) party, has issued a strong statement urging both the United States and China to refrain from using the self-governing island as a 'pawn' in their broader geopolitical strategies. The remarks highlight the delicate position Taiwan occupies amidst escalating tensions between the two global powers. The KMT leader's call underscores concerns within Taiwan about its sovereignty and the potential for external powers to dictate its future.