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China Restores Flights, Eases Restrictions on Taiwanese Imports

4/13/2026

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Following a visit by Cheng Li-wun (Taiwan's opposition leader), China announced plans to fully restore direct air passenger flights between Taiwan and several mainland cities and to ease bans on Taiwanese food and TV shows.
China will establish regular communication with the Kuomintang (KMT).
China will allow the import of certain Taiwanese agricultural products.
The Kuomintang welcomed these measures.

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Story summary

Following a visit by Cheng Li-wun (Taiwan's opposition leader), China announced plans to fully restore direct air passenger flights between Taiwan and several mainland cities and to ease bans on Taiwanese food and TV shows.
China will establish regular communication with the Kuomintang (KMT).
China will allow the import of certain Taiwanese agricultural products.
The Kuomintang welcomed these measures.