Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader China will not tolerate independence

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Taiwan's opposition leader, likely from the Kuomintang (KMT) party, and stated that China will never tolerate any moves toward Taiwan's independence. Xi expressed confidence that Taiwan would eventually 'get together' with China and emphasized the need for cooperation. The meeting was seen as an effort by Beijing to draw Taiwan closer and strengthen ties with political forces on the island that oppose formal independence.