Taiwan opposition leader visits China on what she calls a 'journey to peace'

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by E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press
April 7, 2026
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Taiwan's opposition leader visits China ahead of a planned meeting between Xi and President Trump.

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A Taiwan opposition leader is currently visiting China, describing her trip as a "journey to peace." This marks the first visit by a Taiwanese opposition leader to mainland China in a decade. The visit occurs ahead of a scheduled meeting in Beijing between Chinese President Xi and U.S. President Trump in May. Taiwan is a self-governing democracy that China views as a breakaway province. This high-level engagement could influence cross-strait relations and upcoming diplomatic discussions.

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