China and Taiwan Opposition Leader Hold Rare Talks as Beijing Offers Economic Overtures
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Updated · Institute for the Study of War · Apr 17
China and Taiwan Opposition Leader Hold Rare Talks as Beijing Offers Economic Overtures
53 articles · Updated · Institute for the Study of War · Apr 17
Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, marking the first such meeting in a decade.
Following the talks, China announced plans to resume some cross-strait ties, including direct flights, eased imports of Taiwanese goods, and new economic initiatives.
The visit highlights Beijing's preference for party-to-party diplomacy and may impact Taiwan's domestic politics and cross-strait relations ahead of upcoming elections.
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