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"Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou's Peace Mission to China"

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Source: The New York Times
"Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou's Peace Mission to China"
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Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou's 11-day visit to China comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries, with Beijing expressing disapproval of Taiwan's next president, Lai Ching-te. Ma's favorable stance towards closer ties with China contrasts with Lai's rejection of Beijing's claim that Taiwan is part of China. The warm reception of Ma by Chinese officials is seen as a message that Beijing remains open to politicians who support closer ties and accept its conditions for talks, while also signaling a firm approach towards Taiwan.

Topics:worldasia-pacific#asia-pacific#beijing#china#lai-ching-te#ma-ying-jeou#taiwan
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  1. Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou to Visit China  The New York Times
  2. Former Taiwan president Ma leaves for China, likely to meet Xi  Reuters
  3. Ex-Taiwanese President Ma visits China  NBC News
  4. Ex-Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou starts 'journey of peace' in mainland China  South China Morning Post
  5. Taiwan ex-president in China to promote peace  DW (English)

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