A high-profile meeting between Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping has drawn sharp criticism in Taiwan, and analysts warn that Beijing is reframing the idea of “peace” to advance its political agenda.
The two met on April 10 at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, where they delivered brief public remarks before holding a closed-door discussion that lasted about an hour. The encounter, billed by supporters as a step toward easing cross-strait tensions, has deepened political divisions and fueled skepticism about Beijing’s intentions.
