Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader for first time in a decade

“The world today is far from tranquil, and peace is all the more precious,” Xi told Cheng at the opening of their talks, according to a Taiwanese television broadcast of the meeting. “Compatriots on both sides of the strait are Chinese, one family, and the desire for peace, development, exchanges, and cooperation is a shared aspiration.” In her remarks, Cheng also appealed to a shared Chinese heritage, and to the idea that Taiwan could benefit from Xi’s policies, which he calls the “great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.” “General Secretary Xi very clearly conveyed a very positive message, and then…