China Resumes Some Ties With Taiwan Following Opposition Leader Visit
Following a visit by Taiwan’s opposition leader, China announced the resumption of some suspended ties, including direct flights and the import of Taiwanese aquaculture products. These steps, described by Taiwan’s government as “political transactions,” were met with skepticism as they circumvented official intergovernmental negotiations. The move signals a potential thaw in cross-Strait relations, which have been strained since 2016 with Beijing cutting off official dialogue and increasing military presence near the island.
John Q. Hosedrinker