During an official visit to the Chinese mainland, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) Cheng Li-wun framed a recent meeting between the top leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the KMT as a pivotal moment for cross-Strait relations in remarks made in Beijing on Friday. Cheng emphasized that when both sides anchor cooperation in a shared, correct starting point that upholds cross-Strait peace and the one-China principle, the outlook for stable, positive development across the Taiwan Strait remains distinctly optimistic. This high-stakes meeting marks a key step in renewed cross-party dialogue between the two major political groups across the Taiwan Strait, coming amid ongoing efforts to foster communication and reduce tensions in the region. The meeting, which was officially confirmed in State Council announcements, caps Cheng’s activities in Beijing that also included a tribute to Sun Yat-sen at the city’s cenotaph, reinforcing shared historical foundations between the two parties.