Taiwan opposition leader calls for ‘reconciliation’ after meeting Xi
Al Jazeera·4h ago·Hope
What Happened
Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Both stated opposition to Taiwan independence and expressed desire for peaceful resolution. Cheng, highest-ranking Taiwanese leader to meet Xi since 2015, emphasized transcending political confrontation. Xi stressed shared history and culture. Both opposed foreign interference. The meeting reflects ongoing tensions between Taiwan's ruling DPP and opposition KMT regarding defense spending and China engagement.
Key Entities
Cheng Li-wunXi JinpingTaiwanChinaKuomintang (KMT)Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)President Lai Ching-teTaiwan StraitGreat Hall of the People