China Resumed Select Ties with Taiwan After Opposition Leader's Visit

China Resumed Select Ties with Taiwan After Opposition Leader's Visit

Politics

Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun undertook a six-day visit to China with the goal of fostering peaceful cross-strait relations amid rising military and diplomatic tensions. During her visit, she met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, marking the first such meeting in a decade. Their discussions reaffirmed the 'One China' policy and emphasized the importance of dialogue.

Following the meeting, China announced plans to resume select direct flights and lift bans on certain Taiwanese imports, signaling a partial thaw in relations. This development reflected efforts by both sides to ease tensions and promote communication despite ongoing challenges in cross-strait dynamics.

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Cheng Li-wun Kuomintang (KMT) Xi Jinping Communist Party of China (CPC)

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Jiangsu Shanghai Beijing

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There is insufficient evidence to verify the claim that Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun in Beijing on April 10, 2026. The statement that Cheng Li-wun began a six-day trip to China on April 7, 2026 is partially confirmed, with the general occurrence verified but with some details unconfirmed. It is confirmed that the April 10, 2026 meeting between Xi Jinping and Cheng Li-wun in Beijing was the first such meeting in ten years.

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April 12, 2026
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China Announces Resumption of Select Ties with Taiwan Following Opposition Leader's Visit
China Announces Resumption of Select Ties with Taiwan Following Opposition Leader's Visit

AP News • 12 Apr 08:44

China plans to resume direct flights and lift bans on certain Taiwanese imports after a meeting between President Xi Jinping and Kuomintang leader Cheng Li-wun.

Credibility 85% Manip. 15% Center
April 10, 2026
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Taiwan's Opposition Leader Meets Xi Jinping Amid Calls for Peace
Taiwan's Opposition Leader Meets Xi Jinping Amid Calls for Peace

NBC News • 10 Apr 13:31

Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun met with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing, emphasizing the need for peaceful cross-strait relations.

Credibility 85% Manip. 25% Center
Xi Jinping Meets Taiwan's KMT Leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing
Xi Jinping Meets Taiwan's KMT Leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing

CNBC • 10 Apr 08:37

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun in Beijing, marking the first such meeting in a decade, to discuss cross-strait relations and reaffirm the 'One China' policy.

Credibility 85% Manip. 25% Center
April 07, 2026
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Taiwan Opposition Leader Cheng Li-wun Visits China Amid Rising Cross-Strait Tensions
Taiwan Opposition Leader Cheng Li-wun Visits China Amid Rising Cross-Strait Tensions

AP News • 07 Apr 07:43

Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun embarks on a six-day visit to China, aiming to promote peaceful cross-strait relations amid escalating military activities and diplomatic challenges.

Credibility 90% Manip. 20% Center

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