Xi Jinping meets Taiwan opposition leader, reasserts refusal to tolerate independence

China's President Xi Jinping met with Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing, during which Xi reiterated China's stance against Taiwan independence. The visit is politically contentious, with critics alleging Cheng is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party—allegations she denies. This encounter signals China's continued pressure on Taiwan through diplomatic engagement with opposition figures, reflecting Beijing's strategy to influence Taiwan's political landscape. The meeting underscores escalating cross-strait tensions and China's uncompromising position on reunification.