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The Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan did not win the majority in the recent elections.
China remains firm about the reunification with Taiwan, following the 1992 Consensus principle.
China plans to work with Taiwan for integrated development and cross-Strait relations.

Prof. Zheng Yongnian suggests using new media platforms to influence young people in Taiwan.
China's reaction to Taiwan's election results has been relatively subdued according to intellectuals.
Scholars discussing cross-strait relations usually align closely with the party line.

Democracy helped shape Taiwanese identity, highlighting differences from China.
KMT focuses on defense, dialogue, and de-escalation in relations with China.
DPP emphasizes social welfare policies and progressivism in domestic governance.

Current VP William Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party won the Taiwan presidential election with over 40% of the vote.
The DPP lost control of the legislature in Taiwan's election, falling from 61 to 51 seats.
The Taiwan election was a referendum on DPP governance and internal issues like population crisis, high real estate prices, and military conscription.

A former Taiwanese leader suggests that Taiwan and mainland China can have separate governments but still share one sovereignty. He believes this could lead to better relations and peace.
He emphasizes the importance of understanding each side's history and respecting each other's ways of life. This mutual respect is key to resolving tensions.
The leader calls for more communication and collaboration between the two sides. He thinks that building trust can help improve the situation and create a brighter future.

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Beijing wants to let its tourists visit Taiwan again, despite military tensions. They're ready to make this happen if Taipei lifts its ban on group tours.
Taiwan's tourism industry is pushing its government to allow group tours to mainland China, but the government blames Beijing for the current restrictions.
Both sides are blaming each other for the obstacles to tourism, but they both seem interested in resuming travel and improving relations.

The emergence of an 'independence-sceptic' generation in Taiwan has positive impacts on cross-Strait relations.
The KMT's defeat in Taiwan's election was due to long-standing structural issues within the party.
An anti-Green voter base exists in Taiwan, but has not consolidated into a clear political camp yet.

The KMT stands a chance in the upcoming Taiwan election due to internal unity and challenges faced by the ruling DPP.
Accusations of CPC intervention in the election may just be excuses to cover internal issues within the DPP.
If the KMT wins, Taiwan could see improved relations with China and a shift towards peace rather than reunification.

Taipei initially concealed a collision between a Coast Guard vessel and a capsized mainland fishing boat, leading to unresolved tension in the area.
The timeline of events was changed, causing doubt and confusion, with discrepancies in the official reports and statements.
The absence of video recording in Taiwan's law enforcement, coupled with the lack of comprehensive evidence, added complexity to the investigation and stirred public debate.