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Story summary
- On April 13, 2026, China announced it would resume ties with Taiwan, including direct flights and imports of Taiwanese aquaculture products.
- The decision followed a meeting between President Xi Jinping and Cheng Li-wun, Kuomintang leader.
- China aims to establish a communication mechanism, but Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council calls it bypassing its government.
- Tensions have persisted since President Tsai Ing-wen's 2016 election, and China plans a bridge to Matsu and Kinmen.
