Taiwan opposition leader calls for ‘reconciliation’ after meeting Xi

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by Erin HaleApril 10, 2026 at 12:39 PM

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

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Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT), met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on April 10, 2026. Both leaders expressed opposition to Taiwan independence and a desire for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing dispute over Taiwan's future. Cheng emphasized shared cultural heritage and suggested slowing Taiwan's military buildup, advocating for greater engagement with China. Xi highlighted the shared history and culture between Taiwan and China. Cheng's visit marks the highest-level meeting between Taiwanese and Chinese leaders since 2015, signaling a potential shift towards reconciliation. The KMT, Taiwan's largest opposition party, generally favors closer ties with mainland China.

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Xi emphasised Taiwan and China’s shared history and culture.

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Chinese and Taiwanese leaders should work to “transcend political confrontation and mutual hostility”.

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Cheng is the highest-ranking Taiwanese leader to meet Xi since President Ma Ying-jeou in 2015.

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Both leaders stated their opposition to Taiwan independence and expressed a desire for a “peaceful” resolution.

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Opposition leader Cheng Li-wun and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing.

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Singapore 30% Chinese Communist Party 40% Great Hall of the People ×250% Beijing ×260% Ma Ying-jeou ×260% Taiwan Strait 60% Kuomintang (KMT) ×270% Xi Jinping ×480% China ×580% Taiwan ×690% Cheng Li-wun ×690%

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