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In April, the most significant development in cross-strait relations was the visit to China by Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT). Described as a 'journey for peace,' the trip marked her first visit to the mainland in a decade and included a meeting in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Concurrently, the Chinese government issued a formal criticism of a recent joint statement on Taiwan issued by Japan and France. Beijing characterized this diplomatic move as interference in its internal affairs, reinforcing its consistent position on the issue. These events highlight the ongoing diplomatic friction surrounding Taiwan, with Beijing engaging directly with Taiwanese political figures while contesting international commentary.
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CNCheng Li-wun, the leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), made a rare visit to mainland China. She met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, calling the trip a 'journey for peace.' This was the first such high-level visit in a decade. China's state media framed the visit as a step toward unifying Taiwan with the mainland. Meanwhile, China's government issued a statement opposing a recent Japan-France joint statement on Taiwan, calling it interference in China's internal affairs. The visit comes amid ongoing military tensions. A Taiwanese defense minister separately detailed warship deployments in the region, highlighting the continued military activity around the island.
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