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Xi Jinping Refocuses On Taiwan With Renewed Political Outreach
Xi Jinping Refocuses On Taiwan With Renewed Political Outreach
China hosted a high-profile meeting between Xi Jinping and a senior Taiwanese opposition figure from the Kuomintang (KMT), marking a notable resumption of party-to-party engagement after years of limited direct contact, according to Nikkei Asia.
The meeting was tightly choreographed, featuring an extended handshake, formal seating arrangements, and controlled media coverage. These elements were designed to convey parity and legitimacy, signaling that Beijing views engagement with Taiwan’s opposition as politically substantive.
The KMT has historically supported closer economic and political ties with mainland...
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