Chinese, Taiwanese will unite, Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader

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Chinese, Taiwanese will unite, Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader​

Above, a television at a restaurant in Taipei shows the meeting between Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on April 10, 2026. (AFP)
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• Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun is the party’s first leader to visit China in a decade
• Her trip has sparked debate in Taiwan with critics accusing her of being too pro-Beijing

BEIJING: China’s President Xi Jinping met Taiwan’s opposition party leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing on Friday, telling the visiting delegation he had “full confidence” that Taiwanese and Chinese people would be united.

Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng is the party’s first leader to visit China in a decade, but her trip has sparked debate in Taiwan with critics accusing her of being too pro-Beijing.

China severed high-level contact with Taiwan in 2016 after Tsai Ing-wen of the Democratic Progressive Party won the presidency and rejected Beijing’s claims that the self-ruled island is part of its territory.

Xi told Cheng as the two met on Friday that “the general trend of compatriots on both sides of the Strait getting closer, edging nearer and becoming united will not change.”

“This is an inevitable part of history. We have full confidence in this,” Xi said during the talks carried by Taiwanese media.

Cheng told Xi she hoped the Taiwan Strait would “no longer be a focal point of potential conflict.”

“Both sides should transcend political confrontation...and seek a systemic solution to prevent and avoid war, so that the Taiwan Strait can become a model for peaceful conflict resolution in the world,” she said.

Beijing has sworn to take Taiwan and has not ruled out using force, ramping up military pressure around the self-ruled island in recent years.

China conducts near daily deployments of fighter jets and warships near the island and regular large-scale military drills.

Cross-strait relations have worsened in particular since the election of Tsai’s successor, Lai Ching-te, who Beijing considers a separatist.

Lai said in a Facebook post on Friday that “China’s … military threats in and around the Taiwan Strait and the island chain have severely undermined regional peace and stability.”

Cheng landed in Shanghai on Tuesday evening, saying shortly after her arrival that “the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are not doomed to war, as the international community has feared.”

The KMT leader also traveled to the eastern city of Nanjing where she visited the mausoleum of revolutionary leader Sun Yat-sen, one of the few Chinese historical figures revered in both Beijing and Taipei.

Chinese, Taiwanese will unite, Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader

BEIJING: China’s President Xi Jinping met Taiwan’s opposition party leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing on Friday, telling the visiting delegation he had “full confidence” that Taiwanese and Chinese people would be united.Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng is the party’s first leader to visit China in...

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[ety]

Big opinions change on Taiwan most recently. Now the report poll says 22.4% Taiwanese will accept China mainland proposed one country two systems modeled after HK, and 60% Taiwanese are willing to discuss reunification with mainland. Maybe a turning point has ben crossed now.

 

[东风夜放花千树]

Big opinions change on Taiwan most recently. Now the report poll says 22.4% Taiwanese will accept China mainland proposed one country two systems modeled after HK, and 60% Taiwanese are willing to discuss reunification with mainland. Maybe a turning point has ben crossed now.

I guess there will soon be Indians and Americans coming.

Democracy that aligns with the interests of Western countries is the will of the people; democracy that does not align with the interests of Western countries is coercion.

Do Western countries and India have democracy? I haven't seen it. I only see these countries frequently having protests and strikes, and then the government doesn't solve any problems.

 

[ety]

I guess there will soon be Indians and Americans coming.

Democracy that aligns with the interests of Western countries is the will of the people; democracy that does not align with the interests of Western countries is coercion.

Do Western countries and India have democracy? I haven't seen it. I only see these countries frequently having protests and strikes, and then the government doesn't solve any problems.

IF Taiwan DPP gov is going to import large number of Indians to the island, I think Chinese Gov should greatly speed up the take over of Taiwan and by force or covet operations if necessary. Don't want to see Chinese land occupied by the Indians, if large number of them stay in Taiwan then they will claim the island belong to them, lol.

 

[东风夜放花千树]

IF Taiwan DPP gov is going to import large number of Indians to the island, I think Chinese Gov should greatly speed up the take over of Taiwan and by force or covet operations if necessary. Don't want to see Chinese land occupied by the Indians, if large number of them stay in Taiwan then they will claim the island belong to them, lol.

Taiwan Province has already been designated as a provincial-level administrative region of China.

Hong Kong and Macau also have a large number of foreigners. Since Hong Kong and Macau are autonomous regions, we will not interfere.

Taiwan Province has lost the status of an autonomous region like Hong Kong and Macau.

Therefore, we will carefully verify these immigrants. The pseudo-government of Taiwan Province has governed Taiwan too backwardly; they do not have the ability to hold positions in government departments.

 

[ety]

Taiwan Province has already been designated as a provincial-level administrative region of China.

Hong Kong and Macau also have a large number of foreigners. Since Hong Kong and Macau are autonomous regions, we will not interfere.

Taiwan Province has lost the status of an autonomous region like Hong Kong and Macau.

Therefore, we will carefully verify these immigrants. The pseudo-government of Taiwan Province has governed Taiwan too backwardly; they do not have the ability to hold positions in government departments.

There are over 100 K South Asians reside in HK, mostly Indians, that's a large number. Recent years, Indians have been taking advantage of the HK immigration loophole left by the British colonial times and migrating to HK in large numbers. Chinese gov should take away HK gov's jurisdiction over immigration matters to the city and put a stop to the loophole. Immigration is a national security matter.

 

[东风夜放花千树]

There are over 100 K South Asians reside in HK, mostly Indians, that's a large number. Recent years, Indians have been taking advantage of the HK immigration loophole left by the British colonial times and migrating to HK in large numbers. Chinese gov should take away HK gov's jurisdiction over immigration matters to the city and put a stop to the loophole. Immigration is a national security matter.

One country, two systems. It will not change within fifty years.

This is the Chinese government's promise. My friend, not all governments are irresponsible for what they have said.

There are 21 years left.

 

[ety]

Trump warns Taiwan: The US doesn't want anyone to go on the path to independence; it's unwilling to fight a war 9,500 miles away.




After concluding his visit to China on May 15, US President Donald Trump said in an interview that he "does not want anyone to go toward independence," which was seen as a warning to Taiwan. He said the US does not want to go 9,500 miles (about 15,000 kilometers) to fight a war.

When asked by Fox News host Bret Baier whether the people of Taiwan should feel safer or less safe after his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump responded, "Neutral. This has been the case for many years." He reiterated that the United States' policy toward Taiwan has not changed.

He said, "I would say this: I don't want to see anyone heading towards independence. You know, we might have to go 9,500 miles to fight a war. I don't want that." He added, "I want them to calm down. I hope Beijing calms down."

Trump added, "We don't want war, and if the status quo remains unchanged, I think China will accept it. But we don't want people saying, 'Let's be independent because the United States supports us.'"

On May 15, 2026, Trump gave a media interview aboard Air Force One (Reuters).

When asked again if he foresaw a conflict in the Taiwan Strait, he said, "No, I don't think so. I think we'll be fine. (Xi Jinping) doesn't want to see war. I mean, we have two things, the situation in Iran... and the Taiwan issue. He doesn't want to see an independence movement."

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi briefed the media on the meeting between the Chinese and US heads of state on the 15th, stating that the Taiwan issue was one of the key topics. He also said that during the meeting, he felt that the US understood China's position, valued China's concerns, and, like the international community, neither recognized nor accepted Taiwan's path to independence .

特朗普向台發警告：不想有人走向獨立　美方不願遠赴9500英里打仗

美國總統特朗普（Donald Trump）5月15日結束訪華之旅後，他接受採訪時表示「不想有人走向獨立」，被視為對台灣發出的警告，他稱美方不願遠赴9500英

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[ety]

Wang Yi commented on the Xi-Trump meeting: The US values China's concerns and does not agree with or accept Taiwan's path to independence.

Following US President Donald Trump's visit to China, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi briefed the media on the meeting and consensus reached between the two leaders. He noted that the Taiwan issue was one of the key topics, and that he felt during the meeting that the US understood China's position, valued China's concerns, and, like the international community, neither recognized nor accepted Taiwan's path to independence.

According to Xinhua News Agency, Wang Yi stated that the Taiwan issue was one of the key topics at this meeting, and he clearly stated China's position:

First, the Taiwan question is China's internal affair. Achieving the complete reunification of the country is the common aspiration of all Chinese people and the unwavering historical mission of the Communist Party of China. The fact that the mainland and Taiwan belong to one China is a historical fact, the true status quo across the Taiwan Strait, and an important component of the post-World War II international order. We hope the US will abide by the one-China principle and the three Sino-US joint communiqués, and fulfill its due international obligations.

On May 14, 2026, Xi Jinping (left) meets with Donald Trump (not pictured), with Wang Yi beside him (Reuters).


Second, the Taiwan issue is the most important issue in China-US relations; it has far-reaching consequences. If handled well, bilateral relations can maintain overall stability, allowing both sides to devote more energy to mutually beneficial cooperation. If handled poorly, the two countries could clash or even clash, pushing the entire China-US relationship into a very dangerous situation. China hopes the US will take concrete actions to safeguard the stable development of China-US relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

Third, maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is the greatest common denominator for both sides. The prerequisite for achieving this is that "Taiwan independence" must never be supported or condoned, because "Taiwan independence" and peace across the Taiwan Strait are incompatible. During the meeting, we sensed that the US understands China's position, values China's concerns, and, like the international community, neither recognizes nor accepts Taiwan's path to independence.

王毅談習特會：美方重視中方關切　不認同也不接受台灣走向獨立

美國總統特朗普（Donald Trump，又譯川普）結束訪華行程後，中國外長王毅向媒體介紹中美元首會晤情況和共識，他指在台灣問題是重點議題之一，又稱

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[KingQamaR]

The notion that the world even the US would go to war with China over Taiwan is prosperous.

 

[Michael]

There are over 100 K South Asians reside in HK, mostly Indians, that's a large number. Recent years, Indians have been taking advantage of the HK immigration loophole left by the British colonial times and migrating to HK in large numbers. Chinese gov should take away HK gov's jurisdiction over immigration matters to the city and put a stop to the loophole. Immigration is a national security matter.

Bro, these are misleading rumors circulating on some Chinese independent media platforms, originating from certain Chinese nationalists. The fundamental issue lies in their erroneous conflation of Hong Kong permanent residency with Hong Kong citizenship. The most fundamental difference between the two lies in political power.

Hong Kong does indeed have a substantial South Asian population. However, the vast majority of these individuals hold only permanent residency status and do not possess Hong Kong citizenship (i.e., Chinese nationality).

According to authoritative statistical data:
From Hong Kong's return to China in 1997, the Immigration Department of the Special Administrative Region government has cumulatively approved over 15,000 applications for Hong Kong citizenship (Chinese nationality). The actual number of naturalized citizens of South Asian origin—including those from India, Pakistan, and other South Asian nations—totals only approximately 10,000.
Based on specialized statistical estimates, the current number of Hong Kong residents who meet the specific criteria of "holding Chinese nationality while possessing foreign ancestry" likely falls within the range of 30,000 to 80,000. Compared to Hong Kong's total population of over 7.5 million, this figure remains remarkably small.

Under the current policies of the Hong Kong SAR government, the administration of permanent residency is relatively lenient, whereas the regulation of naturalization remains strictly rigorous.
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According to current laws:

On May 15, 1996, the Standing Committee of the Eighth National People's Congress "authorized the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to designate its Immigration Department as the authority responsible for handling nationality applications within the HKSAR; the Hong Kong Immigration Department shall process all matters regarding nationality applications in accordance with the *Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China* and the aforementioned provisions."

A straightforward interpretation: The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has granted the Hong Kong Immigration Department independent authority to review and approve applications. However, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress retains the power to revoke this authority should it deem necessary.

The Director of Immigration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region serves as the final signatory for nationality applications in Hong Kong.

The Director of Immigration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is one of the few principal officials under the direct administration of the Central Government (the State Council of China). The ultimate authority regarding personnel appointments and removals has always resided with the Central Government.
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Therefore, this worry is completely unnecessary.

 

[ety]

Bro, these are misleading rumors circulating on some Chinese independent media platforms, originating from certain Chinese nationalists. The fundamental issue lies in their erroneous conflation of Hong Kong permanent residency with Hong Kong citizenship. The most fundamental difference between the two lies in political power.

Hong Kong does indeed have a substantial South Asian population. However, the vast majority of these individuals hold only permanent residency status and do not possess Hong Kong citizenship (i.e., Chinese nationality).

According to authoritative statistical data:
From Hong Kong's return to China in 1997, the Immigration Department of the Special Administrative Region government has cumulatively approved over 15,000 applications for Hong Kong citizenship (Chinese nationality). The actual number of naturalized citizens of South Asian origin—including those from India, Pakistan, and other South Asian nations—totals only approximately 10,000.
Based on specialized statistical estimates, the current number of Hong Kong residents who meet the specific criteria of "holding Chinese nationality while possessing foreign ancestry" likely falls within the range of 30,000 to 80,000. Compared to Hong Kong's total population of over 7.5 million, this figure remains remarkably small.

Under the current policies of the Hong Kong SAR government, the administration of permanent residency is relatively lenient, whereas the regulation of naturalization remains strictly rigorous.
=======================================
According to current laws:

On May 15, 1996, the Standing Committee of the Eighth National People's Congress "authorized the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to designate its Immigration Department as the authority responsible for handling nationality applications within the HKSAR; the Hong Kong Immigration Department shall process all matters regarding nationality applications in accordance with the *Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China* and the aforementioned provisions."

A straightforward interpretation: The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has granted the Hong Kong Immigration Department independent authority to review and approve applications. However, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress retains the power to revoke this authority should it deem necessary.

The Director of Immigration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region serves as the final signatory for nationality applications in Hong Kong.

The Director of Immigration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is one of the few principal officials under the direct administration of the Central Government (the State Council of China). The ultimate authority regarding personnel appointments and removals has always resided with the Central Government.
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Therefore, this worry is completely unnecessary.

Yes, thats what I am saying from article reported, total 100 K reside in HK, not with citizenship though.

 

[Feroze]

I do not think USA will go to defend Taiwan to keep it away from China. LOL.

China should get Taiwan.

 

[flyingorca]

Please expedite the process and then donate all the F16 fleet to PAF

 

[Feroze]

Please expedite the process and then donate all the F16 fleet to PAF

Who needs F-16 shit, when we can use the J-10Cs.