Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

"The leaders of our two parties are meeting today in order to safeguard the peace and stability of our shared homeland."

— Xi Jinping , Politician

"Opposing Taiwan independence and maintaining the 1992 Consensus was a way to avoid war, prevent tragedy, work together and create peace."

— Cheng Li-wun , Politician

"if the KMT took power in Taiwan, she would like to invite Xi to visit."

— Cheng Li-wun , Politician

"Taiwan should no longer be a flashpoint for potential conflict and should instead become a symbol of peace jointly safeguarded by Chinese people on both sides of the strait."

— Cheng Li-wun , Politician

"my tour as a peace trip and said that it would show the sincerity and determination of the Chinese Communist party to engage in peaceful dialogue and exchanges across the Taiwan Strait."

— Cheng Li-wun , Politician

"frames visit to China as ‘peace mission’"

— Cheng Li-wun , Politician

"Beijing’s belief in a single Chinese nation and its opposition to Taiwanese independence."

— Xi Jinping , Politician

"No matter how the international landscape and the situation across the Taiwan Strait may evolve, the overarching trend toward the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation will not change."

— Xi Jinping , Politician

"This is a responsibility that the CPC and the KMT cannot shirk, and also a driving force for the two parties to work together."

— Xi Jinping , Politician

"Differences in social systems should not be an excuse for secession."

— Xi Jinping , Politician