Summary
China has announced it will resume some suspended ties with Taiwan, such as direct flights and imports of certain products, after a visit from Taiwan's opposition leader. This decision follows a meeting between China's President Xi Jinping and the leader of Taiwan's opposition Kuomingtang Party, who discussed peace. Taiwan’s government criticized the move, saying the decisions bypass official negotiations between the two governments.
Key Facts
- China will resume direct flights and imports of aquaculture products from Taiwan.
- A communication mechanism between China's Communist Party and Taiwan’s Kuomingtang Party is being explored.
- China's President Xi Jinping and Kuomingtang leader Cheng Li-wun met and called for peace.
- Taiwan's government described the bilateral actions as "political transactions" outside its official process.
- Relations between China and Taiwan remain tense, especially since 2016 with Taiwan’s pro-independence leadership.
- China previously cut most official dialogue with Taiwan and increased military activities near the island.
