Taiwan Opposition Leader Visits China for Expected Meeting With Xi Jinping

Taiwan's opposition leader has traveled to China for what is expected to be a meeting with President Xi Jinping, in a move that underscores the deepening fault lines in Taiwanese politics over cross-strait relations. The visit is seen as a significant diplomatic gesture at a time when U.S.-China tensions remain elevated over Taiwan's sovereignty status. Critics within Taiwan warn the meeting could undermine the island's democratic independence while supporters argue dialogue is essential to avoiding conflict.