Chinese President Xi met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang party (first time in a decade), calling for joint efforts to promote cross-Strait peace and oppose Taiwan independence, via Xinhua

Xi's meeting with the Kuomintang chairwoman marks a significant diplomatic gesture aimed at easing tensions regarding Taiwan.

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Chinese President Xi met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang party (first time in a decade), calling for joint efforts to promote cross-Strait peace and oppose Taiwan independence, via Xinhua

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