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- Chinese President Xi Jinping invited Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan's Nationalist Party, to visit ahead of his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.
- The invitation aims to counter U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its territory.
- Experts say the visit could help Xi argue for reduced U.S. support for Taiwan and show a willingness for dialogue.
- Cheng Li-wun, who advocates closer ties with China, plans to visit Jiangsu Province, Shanghai, and Beijing.
- The Chinese government describes the invitation as a step toward "peaceful development" across the Taiwan Strait.
