Summary
Cheng Li-wun, a Taiwanese opposition leader, met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Both leaders expressed their opposition to Taiwan's independence and their wish for a peaceful resolution regarding the island's future. They highlighted the importance of cooperation to avoid conflict and emphasized cultural ties between Taiwan and China.
Key Facts
- Cheng Li-wun is a leader in Taiwan's opposition party, Kuomintang (KMT).
- She met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing at the Great Hall of the People.
- Both leaders oppose Taiwan's independence and seek a peaceful solution.
- Cheng is the highest-ranking Taiwanese leader to meet with Xi since 2015.
- They discussed cooperation to avoid conflict in the Taiwan Strait.
- Xi and Cheng emphasized shared history and culture between Taiwan and China.
- Cheng indicated a desire to slow Taiwan's military expansion and US arms purchases.
- China has increased military activities around Taiwan, causing ongoing tension.
