China12 April, 20261 min read
China Announces 10-Point Stimulus Package After Taiwan Opposition Leader's Visit
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Xi Jinping hosted Cheng Li-wun in Beijing, signaling closer cross-strait engagement. China aims to strengthen cross-strait cooperation and resume ties with ongoing dialogue.
China Unveils 10-Point Taiwan Package
China announced a 10-point incentive package aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. The package includes establishing a regular communication mechanism between the CPC and Kuomintang. Efforts will be made for Fujian to share water, electricity and natural gas with Kinmen and Matsu.
Taiwan-origin agricultural and fishery products meeting required standards would be facilitated for entry to the mainland. Cultural measures include easier broadcasting of Taiwanese-made TV series and restarting individual tourist trips. Xi stressed the 'One China' policy would not change and stated that 'Taiwan independence' is the main culprit harming peace.
Opposition Visit Sparks Controversy
Cheng Li-wun and China’s President Xi Jinping held a high-profile meeting during which they called for peace. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council said the measures were political transactions that circumvented the government of Taiwan. Beijing cut off most of its official dialogue with Taiwan's government.
China said it plans to resume direct flights between Taiwan and mainland cities like Xi'an or Urumqi. China banned the import of Taiwanese pineapples in 2021 and has extended it to other fruits and products. Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture approached China about making adjustments to ensure it met import requirements.
Experts View Visit as Peace Signal
The meeting was widely interpreted as a signal of the mainland's commitment to promoting peaceful development. The two sides reaffirmed adherence to the 1992 Consensus. Xu Xiaoquan said it sends a warning to the DPP authorities that any separatist move is doomed to fail.
Zhang Hua stressed the dual significance of the meeting. The meeting comes at a moment when DPP authorities are pursuing Taiwan independence. Cheng's itinerary included visits to Sun Yat-sen's mausoleum and emerging technologies.