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- William Lai Ching-te, the Taiwanese leader, used the term 'mainland China' to signal caution ahead of the Xi-Trump summit.
- Analysts say this marks a shift from his usual reference to 'China' since his 2024 inauguration.
- Analysts say the change could ease tensions ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's March 31–April 2 Beijing visit, where Taiwan may be discussed.
