Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Kuomintang (KMT) Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun in Beijing on April 10, 2026, marking the first cross-strait party leader talks in a decade. 🌏 The meeting signals renewed efforts to strengthen relations between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan region amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.
Cheng, leading the first KMT delegation to visit the mainland since 2016, previously toured Jiangsu Province and Shanghai. Xi emphasized the meeting's significance, stating: "The CPC and KMT share a responsibility to promote peace and improve lives for people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait."
The talks focused on maintaining cross-strait stability, with Xi affirming that "the momentum for national rejuvenation and unity remains unstoppable." Analysts suggest this dialogue could pave the way for increased cultural exchanges and economic cooperation in 2026.
