China Announces 10 New Cross-Strait Measures Following Zheng-Xi Meeting

China has announced a series of ten policy measures intended to demonstrate goodwill toward Taiwan on April 12, 2026. These measures follow a landmark meeting in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Cheng Li-wun, the chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party.

The announcement comes after Cheng Li-wun visited the People’s Republic of China from April 7 to April 12, 2026. The visit included stops in Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Beijing, following an invitation from Xi Jinping that was announced by Taiwan Affairs Office director Song Tao on March 30, 2026.

The Beijing Meeting and Diplomatic Focus

President Xi Jinping met with Cheng Li-wun on the morning of Friday, April 10, 2026. During the talks, both leaders emphasized themes of peace, one family, and a shared homeland. Xi stated that the responsibility to work together is a driving force that neither the Communist Party of China (CPC) nor the KMT can shirk.

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According to a CGTN report published on April 11, 2026, the meeting focused on the significance of developing relations across the Taiwan Strait. The article stressed that the momentum for people on both sides of the strait to come together and the trend toward the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation will remain unchanged, regardless of shifts in the international landscape.

Details of the Goodwill Measures

The ten new measures announced by the Chinese government are designed to facilitate cross-strait exchange and cooperation. Specific initiatives include the opening of tourism from Shanghai and Fujian to Taiwan, as well as arrangements for the shared use of airports between Kinmen and Xiamen.

These policy steps are presented as a direct result of the rare high-level talks between the CPC and the leadership of Taiwan’s main opposition party. Following the announcement, KMT figure Fu Kun-chi called on the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government to bravely catch the ball in response to these gestures.

Internal Political Context in Taiwan

The diplomatic outreach occurs amid significant internal political deadlock within Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan. The Kuomintang and the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) have been involved in disputes over the Special Budget for Asymmetric War, which has delayed the acquisition of certain military systems.

The DPP government has proposed a $40 billion budget to procure 200,000 unmanned systems and develop an integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) network. However, the KMT and TPP have proposed alternative budgets totaling approximately $12 billion, which prioritize conventional procurements and omit funding for large-scale drone procurement and IAMD systems.

This legislative friction has raised concerns regarding Taiwan’s military readiness and its ability to integrate lessons from foreign conflicts, such as those in Ukraine and the Middle East, into its domestic defense posture.

Despite the goodwill measures announced by Beijing, public sentiment in Taiwan remains cautious. Data indicates that an overwhelming majority of Taiwanese, consistently over 80% in recent years, oppose immediate unification with China and prefer to maintain the current status quo.