Cross-Strait Dialogue: A Call for Meaningful Exchange

The US urges meaningful dialogue between Beijing and Taiwan's elected authorities after Taiwan's opposition leader met with China's Xi Jinping. Although the US doesn't take a definitive stance on the cross-Strait issue, it opposes unilateral changes and calls for reduced pressure on Taiwan.

The United States emphasized the importance of meaningful dialogue across the Taiwan Strait following a meeting between Taiwan's opposition leader and China's President Xi Jinping. The US insists that any resolution to cross-Strait differences should come from dialogue with Taiwan's democratically elected authorities.

According to a State Department spokesperson, the US remains neutral on the official outcome of these differences but opposes any unilateral actions that could alter the status quo. The US also urges Beijing to reduce military, diplomatic, and economic pressure on Taiwan.

During the meeting, Xi Jinping communicated to Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's Kuomintang party, China's firm stance against Taiwan's independence and its goal of reunification with the island, which operates under a democratic government.