Why Xi chose Taiwan's opposition now, three weeks before Trump
Why this story
Our recent Xi coverage focused on 'inevitable unity' rhetoric. This covers the tactical diplomacy with opposition leaders ahead of Trump meeting - different strategic angle.
LEFT FEED REALITY
Xi legitimizes Taiwan's opposition to bypass democracy and weaken 2028 elections
RIGHT FEED REALITY
First opposition talks in a decade signal Beijing prefers dialogue over war
GLOBAL POV
Xi's Taiwan outreach targets Trump, not peace—reframing before May summit
Hidden Truth
Hidden truth: This is the first formal Xi-Taiwan opposition meeting in exactly ten years, occurring precisely three weeks before the scheduled Trump summit—a timing gap that matches Xi's…Read the full breakdown →
Should the US limit Taiwan opposition leaders' meetings with Beijing?
