Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun led a delegation to Nanjing's Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, reaffirming the party's historical connections to the Chinese mainland. The visit comes amid renewed calls for cross-strait cultural exchanges and peaceful development.
Located in Nanjing's eastern suburbs, the mausoleum honors Dr. Sun Yat-sen – revolutionary leader and founder of the KMT – whose legacy remains a symbolic bridge between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan region. Cheng emphasized Sun's vision of national rejuvenation during the homage ceremony, stating: "Dr. Sun's principles remind us that shared history and culture must guide our path forward."
Analysts note this visit follows recent economic cooperation agreements between Fujian Province and Taiwan businesses, part of broader efforts to stabilize cross-strait relations. The KMT has consistently advocated for peaceful dialogue since losing Taiwan's local elections in 2022.
Sun Yat-sen, who died in 1925, led the 1911 Revolution that ended imperial rule. His mausoleum, completed in 1929, receives over 6 million visitors annually, including many from the Taiwan region.
