China’s President Xi Jinping told Taiwanese businessmen that the future is bright for cross-strait ties, as long as the self-ruled island gives up any thoughs of independence. Photo: EPA-EFE
China’s President Xi Jinping told Taiwanese businessmen that the future is bright for cross-strait ties, as long as the self-ruled island gives up any thoughs of independence. Photo: EPA-EFE
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The future’s bright, Xi Jinping tells Taiwanese business chiefs, just don’t think of cutting loose

Island’s corporate community should oppose ideas of independence, and promote peace and stability, Chinese president says

Liu ZhenKeegan Elmer
Liu Zhen and Keegan Elmer

Updated: 9:00pm, 23 Apr, 2018

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China’s President Xi Jinping told Taiwanese businessmen that the future is bright for cross-strait ties, as long as the self-ruled island gives up any thoughs of independence. Photo: EPA-EFE
China’s President Xi Jinping told Taiwanese businessmen that the future is bright for cross-strait ties, as long as the self-ruled island gives up any thoughs of independence. Photo: EPA-EFE
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