Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader people on both sides of strait are Chinese in rare meeting

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Amy Hawkins in BeijingApril 10, 2026 at 07:06 AM

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China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader

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In a rare meeting in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun that people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are Chinese and desire peace. This marks the first meeting between a Chinese president and a Taiwanese opposition leader in a decade. Cheng's visit has drawn criticism in Taiwan due to her perceived pro-China stance, particularly as China increases military pressure around the island. Cheng stated that Taiwan should become a symbol of peace safeguarded by Chinese people on both sides. The KMT, which fled to Taiwan after being defeated by the Chinese Communist Party in 1949, hopes to invite Xi to visit Taiwan if they regain power in the 2028 elections. Xi views reunification with Taiwan as a key part of his legacy, while Taiwan's current ruling party, the DPP, favors sovereignty.

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Taiwan’s next general election is in 2028.

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Taiwan should no longer be a flashpoint for potential conflict.

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People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait were Chinese and wanted peace.

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China has increased military pressure around Taiwan.

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Two-thirds of people in Taiwan see themselves as being primarily Taiwanese.

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Nanjing 35% Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) ×250% Lai Ching-te ×355% Taiwan Strait ×260% Beijing ×570% Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ×475% Kuomintang (KMT) ×680% Cheng Li-wun ×985% Xi Jinping ×690% China ×690% Taiwan ×1395%

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china 100% taiwan 100% xi jinping 90% cheng li-wun 80% kuomintang (kmt) 70% cross-strait relations 60% taiwan strait 60% political tension 50% reunification 50% chinese communist party (ccp) 40%