Taipei: Major Taiwan dailies on Tuesday highlighted several key stories, with United Daily News leading with Cheng Li-wun’s statement about her willingness to meet Xi Jinping without fear of being labeled. Cheng emphasized the importance of open dialogue and expressed her readiness for discussions with the Chinese leader.

According to Focus Taiwan, other prominent stories included Wellington Koo’s remarks reported by China Times on the delay of a submarine project, noting that the first prototype requires at least seven years for development. Liberty Times covered President Lai’s assertion that the ‘1992 consensus’ and the ‘One China principle’ are not solutions for peace, a sentiment echoed by Taipei Times. The Economic Daily News reported on Taiwan stocks’ strong performance, driven by TSMC and Hon Hai, alongside foreign investors’ net buying. Meanwhile, Commercial Times highlighted former President Trump’s three priority issues as the U.S. and China prepare for their fifth round of talks.