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Xi courts Taiwan’s opposition as Beijing flexes cross-strait influence amid tensions
world1 day ago

Xi courts Taiwan’s opposition as Beijing flexes cross-strait influence amid tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing with Taiwan’s main opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun of the Kuomintang, signaling Beijing’s aim to influence Taiwan politics while stressing that unification is a historical inevitability; Cheng framed the talks as a pragmatic step toward a stable, gradual relationship and did not publicly challenge Beijing or raise arms-sales issues. The meeting comes as China intensifies military drills around Taiwan and Washington–Beijing tensions over arms sales linger, with no grand announcements and ahead of a possible visit by Donald Trump to China.

via NBC News|
#cross-strait-relations#kuomintang#taiwan
Beijing talks aim for peace as Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi
world1 day ago

Beijing talks aim for peace as Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi

Taiwan’s Kuomintang figure Cheng Li-wun met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing — the highest‑level Taiwanese leader to do so since 2015 — with both sides voicing opposition to Taiwan independence and a desire for peaceful cross‑strait ties. Cheng urged reconciliation and a reduction of political confrontation, while Xi highlighted shared history and signaled willingness to work for peace with the KMT and broader Taiwanese society. The meeting unfolds amid ongoing U.S. arms debates and China’s military activity around Taiwan, drawing skepticism from the ruling DPP over Beijing’s aims and Taiwan’s sovereignty.

via Al Jazeera|
#cheng-li-wun#kuomintang#taiwan
Xi Hosts Taiwanese Opposition Leader, Urges Peaceful Cross-Strait Engagement
world1 day ago

Xi Hosts Taiwanese Opposition Leader, Urges Peaceful Cross-Strait Engagement

Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Kuomintang chair Cheng Li-wun in Beijing—the first meeting between Xi and a sitting Taiwanese opposition leader in nearly a decade—where Xi urged peaceful cross-strait development and reaffirmed that Taiwan independence remains the primary threat, while Cheng framed her trip as deterrence through dialogue and called for broader exchanges ahead of Taiwan’s 2028 election; analysts say near-term risk of mainland aggression is low, though Beijing’s calculus could shift with future elections.

via CNBC|
#cross-strait-relations#kuomintang#one-china
Xi Extends Peace Outreach to Taiwan Opposition Ahead of Trump Summit
world12 days ago

Xi Extends Peace Outreach to Taiwan Opposition Ahead of Trump Summit

As Xi Jinping prepares for a summit with President Trump, he invites Cheng Li-wun, chair of Taiwan’s main opposition Nationalist Party, for a rare visit to China to promote a peace message and show Beijing’s willingness to engage with Taipei’s pro-Beijing voices. The move is meant to shape public diplomacy and potentially influence U.S. arms policy, even as Taiwan’s government and some party members caution against relying on Beijing’s goodwill or undermining defense readiness.

via The New York Times|
#nationalist-party#taiwan#taiwan-strait
Xi Extends Cross-Strait Invite to Taiwan Opposition Leader Ahead of Trump Summit
politics12 days ago

Xi Extends Cross-Strait Invite to Taiwan Opposition Leader Ahead of Trump Summit

President Xi Jinping invited Taiwan’s Kuomintang leader Cheng Li-wun to visit China for April 7–12, marking the first such trip in a decade and setting up a potential meeting ahead of Donald Trump’s Beijing summit, as Cheng has pushed for closer ties with China and could discuss Taiwan’s defense purchases and budget priorities in cross-strait talks.

via Bloomberg|
#cheng-li-wun#kuomintang#politics
Iran War Isn’t a Detour in the US–China Rivalry
world18 days ago

Iran War Isn’t a Detour in the US–China Rivalry

The analysis argues that the Iran war, while producing kinetic gains, will not topple Tehran or shift China’s ambitions; instead it strains U.S. munitions, diverts forces from the Indo-Pacific, and cedes strategic ground to Beijing, which uses offshore balancing to advance its interests. It calls for supply-chain decoupling and a shift away from Middle East regime-change aims to preserve American deterrence in Asia.

via Responsible Statecraft|
#air-defense#china#iran-war
world20 days ago

Trump-Xi Summit Delayed as Iran Conflict Persists

The White House has told foreign officials that a Trump-Xi summit will not be rescheduled until the active Iran conflict ends, delaying the high-level meeting even as Washington keeps pursuing a stabilized U.S.–China trade truce. Anonymous officials say dates will be proposed only after the Iran war subsides, even as the administration moves thousands of troops toward the Persian Gulf. The White House denies a linkage, but the planning timeline signals a potentially prolonged pause for leader-to-leader engagement amid ongoing hostilities.

via Politico|
#iran#iran-war#trump
Trump-Xi Summit May Be Delayed Over Logistics as Iran War Looms
world25 days ago

Trump-Xi Summit May Be Delayed Over Logistics as Iran War Looms

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump-Xi summit could be postponed for logistical reasons if Trump chooses to stay in Washington to coordinate the Iran war; the White House signaled a possible delay, while Trump urged China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid broader U.S.-China tensions over tariffs and AI controls. The meeting remains scheduled in China, underscoring ongoing diplomacy amid Iran-related security concerns.

via CNBC|
#logistics#strait-of-hormuz#tariffs
Trump hints at delaying Xi summit, derailing US‑China reset
world26 days ago

Trump hints at delaying Xi summit, derailing US‑China reset

President Donald Trump suggested he may delay his Beijing trip ahead of Xi Jinping’s summit, risking a setback to a fragile US‑China reset as Iran‑related tensions in the Strait of Hormuz push oil prices higher; the White House says any delay would be logistical rather than a shift in policy, while Beijing has signalled a preference to keep the visit on track. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been in talks with Chinese officials to firm up summit logistics, and analysts warn that postponement would affect optics more than it would alter Beijing’s approach to the Iran situation.

via Financial Times|
#donald-trump#iran-war#strait-of-hormuz