A senior Chinese official has called for strengthened U.S.-China cooperation to maintain peace across the Taiwan Strait, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Song Tao, head of the Communist Party of China Central Committee's Taiwan Work Office, emphasized the need to 'oppose Taiwan independence' and advance peaceful reunification efforts during a meeting with John Thornton of the Asia Society in Beijing.
🔍 The dialogue comes as cross-strait relations remain a focal point in Asia-Pacific diplomacy. Song stressed that stability requires 'joint efforts to handle Taiwan-related issues appropriately', aligning with Beijing's longstanding 'One-China Principle'. Analysts suggest this signals China's preference for diplomatic solutions over escalation.
🌏 Thornton's participation highlights the role of non-governmental platforms in facilitating sensitive discussions. While no immediate policy changes followed the talk, the exchange underscores the high-stakes balance between maintaining regional peace and addressing sovereignty claims.
