"We firmly believe that more and more Taiwan compatriots will recognize that Taiwan's development prospects hinge on a strong motherland, and that the interests and well-being of Taiwan compatriots are closely linked to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation."
"Xi said that he was willing to work with all political parties in Taiwan to foster peaceful relations. But Beijing has so far refused to engage with Taiwan's governing Democratic Progressive Party as it considers its leaders to be separatists."
"The KMT doesn't go as far as advocating for unification, but Cheng agrees with Beijing in opposing Taiwanese independence and said that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China."
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's Kuomintang party, in Beijing, marking the first official meeting in nearly a decade. Xi expressed that China welcomes peaceful development across the Taiwan Strait and views people from both sides as 'one family.' He emphasized that Taiwan's future is linked to a strong motherland. The meeting precedes a summit with President Trump, where Xi is expected to address U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. The KMT opposes Taiwanese independence but does not advocate for unification.
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