In a significant diplomatic engagement, China’s senior political leadership has convened with Taiwanese representatives at a high-level forum in Beijing, signaling continued cross-strait communication channels. Wang Huning, Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee and member of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau Standing Committee, hosted delegates from Taiwan’s Kuomintang (KMT) party on February 4, 2026.
The meeting followed a collaborative think tank symposium organized by research institutions affiliated with both the Communist Party of China and the Chinese Kuomintang. Wang emphasized Beijing’s commitment to strengthening multilateral exchanges with Taiwanese political parties, civil organizations, and citizens across various sectors. The senior official articulated China’s position that peaceful development across the Taiwan Strait remains contingent on mutual adherence to the 1992 Consensus and unequivocal opposition to Taiwanese independence movements.
Wang further encouraged expanded economic cooperation, explicitly inviting Taiwanese enterprises and compatriots to participate in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan implementation. The dialogue emphasized cross-strait collaboration in tourism, industrial development, technological innovation, healthcare, and environmental protection sectors.
Representing the Taiwanese delegation, KMT Vice-Chairman Hsiao Hsu-tsen responded with aspirations for enhanced bilateral consultation mechanisms, advocating for dialogue over confrontation. The delegation expressed shared interest in national rejuvenation objectives, with over 100 experts and representatives from both sides participating in the preceding forum discussions.