Cheng Li-wun avoided any public criticism of China or its military drills as she advocated for a closer relationship with Beijing, a pivot that has made her a divisive figure in Taiwan.
China’s Xi invokes ‘threat’ of Taiwan independence in first cross-strait opposition talks in a decade
Xi Jinping hosted Taiwan’s main opposition leader in Beijing for the first time in a decade, ahead of a high-stakes meeting with Trump in May and Taiwan’s presidential election in 2028.
China-Iran Ties May Complicate US Relationship, Trump Aide Says
US-China relations risk becoming more complicated if Beijing’s involvement with Iran hurts American interests, President Donald Trump’s top trade adviser said.
China helped broker Iran truce, but it’s wary of deeper involvement
Beijing urged Iran to accept a ceasefire, but it hasn’t agreed to act as a guarantor of the deal in America’s messy war.
China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island’s opposition leader
By Liz Lee BEIJING, April 10 (Reuters) – China will “absolutely not tolerate” independence for Taiwan, which is the chief culprit in undermining peace in the Taiwan Strait, President Xi Jinping told …
China’s Xi touts peace – and points to global conflicts – in rare meeting with Taiwan opposition leader
Chinese leader Xi Jinping invoked ongoing global conflicts and the need for peace during a landmark meeting with the leader of Taiwan’s opposition on Friday and reiterated Beijing’s opposition to the …
Mercedes-Benz sales down by 6% in Q1 on ailing China business
Sales for German carmaker Mercedes-Benz dropped by 6% in the first quarter on dwindling business in China, the company said on Thursday. Mercedes sold 499,700 passenger cars and vans between January …
Taiwan’s opposition leader meets China’s Xi Jinping as both sides call for peace
Taiwan’s opposition leader has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, marking the first such encounter in over a decade.
Beijing calculates its next steps in Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump’s trip to China
With a fragile ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran holding for now, China is considering its role in helping find a durable endgame to the war in the Middle East.
China gains favor with Trump by dipping into Iran diplomacy
Beijing hopes that nudging Tehran into a cease-fire buys goodwill for May summit between the president and Xi Jinping.