2025年11月初，鄭麗文正式就任中國國民黨主席，並在就職致辭中強調，國民黨必須承擔起「撥亂反正」的使命，致力於推動台灣經濟再創奇蹟，並維護兩岸和平。當她發表演說時，前總統馬英九在台下聽著致辭，情緒激動，甚至哽咽，引起在場媒體與觀眾的注意。

此次黨主席更替及致辭內容，不僅顯示國民黨對自身未來發展方向的高度重視，也凸顯了黨內對於兩岸關係、經濟政策及選民結構的思考。鄭麗文在演說中強調，國民黨要「撥亂反正」，意味著對過去黨內政策、方向甚至選舉策略進行反思和調整，力求在新時代中重新定位，以迎合台灣社會對穩定、經濟發展與兩岸和平的期待。

然而，國民黨目前面臨的核心問題仍在於路線定位的爭議。在蔡英文總統多次公開喊話「台灣就是中華民國」的背景下，國民黨若持續主張「一個中國」的兩岸政策，可能很難吸引年輕選民的支持。年輕世代對於兩岸關係、政治自主性及身份認同有著更複雜的期待，傳統的兩岸立場若未能調整與溝通，很可能在未來選舉中成為阻力。

整體而言，鄭麗文的就任與致辭反映國民黨在經濟振興、兩岸和平與黨內改革上的戰略意圖，但同時也暴露出如何平衡傳統路線與年輕選民期望之間的挑戰。未來，國民黨若希望在台灣政治舞臺上重獲影響力，必須在政策路線、兩岸策略及選民溝通上做出更加細緻且符合現實的調整，以應對台灣政治環境中日益多元化與世代分化的挑戰。

In early November 2025, Cheng Liwen officially assumed the chairmanship of the Kuomintang (KMT) and, during her inaugural speech, emphasized that the party must take on the mission of “rectifying disorder,” striving to revitalize Taiwan’s economy and maintain cross-strait peace. Former President Ma Ying-jeou was present in the audience, visibly moved by the speech, and was reported to have choked up at times, drawing attention from both the media and attendees.

Cheng’s assumption of leadership and her speech signal the KMT’s renewed focus on its future direction, highlighting internal deliberations over cross-strait relations, economic policies, and electoral strategy. By emphasizing the need to “rectify disorder,” Cheng Liwen signaled the party’s intention to reflect on and adjust past policies and approaches, aiming to reposition itself in the modern political landscape to meet societal expectations for stability, economic growth, and peaceful cross-strait relations.

However, the KMT continues to face a core challenge regarding its political stance. Against the backdrop of President Tsai Ing-wen repeatedly asserting that “Taiwan is the Republic of China,” if the KMT maintains a strict “One China” cross-strait policy, it may struggle to win the support of younger voters. The younger generation holds more complex expectations regarding cross-strait relations, political autonomy, and national identity. Without careful adjustment and communication of its traditional stance, the party could face obstacles in future elections.

Overall, Cheng Liwen’s inauguration and speech reflect the KMT’s strategic intentions in economic revitalization, cross-strait peace, and internal reform, while also highlighting the challenge of balancing traditional policy positions with the expectations of younger voters. For the KMT to regain influence in Taiwan’s political landscape, it will need to implement more nuanced, pragmatic adjustments in its policies, cross-strait strategies, and voter outreach to address the increasingly diverse and generationally divided political environment.