Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi in Beijing as Taiwan defense fight intensifies

Fox News - World Political StrategyNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by Eryk Michael SmithApril 10, 2026 at 05:26 PM

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

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Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing on Friday, marking the first such meeting in nearly a decade. Xi reiterated China's claim that Taiwan is an "inalienable" part of Chinese territory, while Cheng echoed some of Xi's phrasing. The meeting occurs amidst rising tensions, as Taiwan's opposition coalition blocks President Lai Ching-te's proposed $40 billion defense budget. President Lai warned against compromising Taiwan's sovereignty with an authoritarian regime. The meeting and defense budget dispute raise concerns about Taiwan's ability to invest in its defense and the potential impact on future arms sales. China refuses to speak to the democratically elected government of Taiwan, led by President Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

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Any compromise with an authoritarian regime would damage Taiwan’s sovereignty.

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The opposition coalition is blocking President Lai’s proposed $40 billion special defense budget.

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China refuses to speak to the democratically elected government of Taiwan, led by President Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

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Xi said that Taiwan is historically a part of China and remains an "inalienable" and "inseparable" part of Chinese territory.

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Xi Jinping met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) in Beijing.

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Jim Banks 40% Donald Trump ×250% Beijing ×270% Lai Ching-te ×270% Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) ×275% Cheng Li-wun ×480% Chinese Nationalist Party (Kuomintang, KMT) ×385% Xi Jinping ×790% People’s Republic of China (PRC) ×290% Taiwan ×1095%

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taiwan 100% china 90% xi jinping 80% opposition leader 70% political meeting 60% defense spending 60% chinese nationalist party 50% sovereignty 50% rejuvenation of the chinese nation 40%