Republic of China — Kuomintang & Wellington Koo

Republic of China — Kuomintang: The Republic of China — Kuomintang, Taiwan's main opposition party, is criticized for stalling defense spending increases. Its chairwoman, Cheng Li-wun, met with China's Xi Jinping, where peace and cooperation were discussed, but China reiterated its stance against Taiwan's independence.

Wellington Koo: Wellington Koo, Taiwan's Defence Minister, expressed severe concern over China's expanding military capabilities and the increasing threat to Taiwan. He emphasized the need for Taiwan to demonstrate its determination to defend itself to international allies.

Republic of China — Kuomintang: The Republic of China — Kuomintang, led by Cheng Li-wun, advocates for closer relations with China and supports the 1992 Consensus. The party's control of Taiwan's parliament has led to the stalling of a defense budget, drawing criticism from the ruling party and the United States.

Wellington Koo: As Taiwan's Defense Minister, Wellington Koo highlighted the increasing severity of China's military threat and the need for Taiwan to show determination to defend itself.