- A high-ranking Chinese official warned against Taiwan independence and external interference.
- China and the KMT discussed safeguarding stability and fostering cross-strait cooperation.
- Plans are underway to resume limited travel between China and Taiwan’s outlying islands.

A: Hey! Did you hear anything about Taiwan in the news?
B: No, what’s up? Is everything okay?

A: Well, it looks like China's talking a lot about Taiwan again.
B: Oh yeah? What did they say?

A: Basically, a really important Chinese official said they *really* don't like Taiwan trying to be independent.
B: Hmm, that doesn't sound great.

A: I know! But they also met with someone from Taiwan's opposition party, the KMT.
B: Oh, so they're trying to talk things through?

A: Exactly! They both said they want peace and to avoid war.
B: That’s good to hear, right?

A: Yeah, it gets better. They even talked about letting people from Shanghai visit Taiwan’s islands, Kinmen and Matsu.
B: Seriously? Like, tourist trips?

A: Yep! It's kind of a signal they want more connection between China and Taiwan.
B: Sounds like they're putting pressure on the current Taiwanese government too.
A: Totally. It's a bit complicated!