Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Cheng Li-wun, leader of the opposition Kuomintang, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to discuss cross-strait relations and regional stability.This encounter marks the first time in nearly a decade that a leader from the party has visited mainland China, signaling a significant shift in diplomatic engagement.During the meeting, Xi reaffirmed the one China principle and emphasized that the reunification of the Chinese nation remains an inevitable historical trend.Cheng Li-wun characterized her trip as a peace mission intended to reduce military tensions and prevent the outbreak of conflict.The timing of the visit is strategically aligned with an upcoming summit between
Xi Jinping and
Donald Trump in
Beijing.