Chinese leader meets Taiwan opposition figure, stresses peaceful relations

Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with the leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT). During the talks, Xi stressed a message of peace and called for joint efforts to promote relations across the Taiwan Strait, while also opposing what he called 'Taiwan independence' secessionist activities.

Xi expressed confidence in the eventual unity of China and Taiwan, framing the future of the strait as a matter for 'one family' to decide. The meeting is seen as part of China's outreach to political forces in Taiwan that are more open to dialogue with Beijing.