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CNA Explains: The ties between Taiwan’s Kuomintang and the Chinese Communist Party

CNA • 2026-04-10T04:28:19Z • 2:49:00 • intermediate • News

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Explore the intricate relationship between Taiwan's Kuomintang and the Chinese Communist Party, a connection that has evolved through decades of political shifts and historic meetings.

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Q1. What significant event marked a shift in relations between the Kuomintang and the Chinese Communist Party in 2005?

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Q2. What was one of the key agreements made during the 2005 meeting?

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Q3. Which landmark agreement was reached in 2010?

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Q4. What was emphasized during the 2015 meeting between Ma Ying-jeou and Xi Jinping?

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Q5. What happened to the relationship between the KMT and China after the Democratic Progressive Party won the election?

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Vocabulary

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hostility

/hɑˈstɪlɪti/

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Unfriendliness or opposition towards someone or something.

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The hostility between the two nations has lasted for decades.

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engagement

/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/

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The act of participating or becoming involved in something.

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The engagement between the two countries marked a new era of cooperation.

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consensus

/kənˈsɛnsəs/

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General agreement among a group of people.

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The committee reached a consensus on the new policy after lengthy discussions.

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diplomatic

/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/

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Relating to the management of relationships between countries.

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The diplomatic efforts helped to ease tensions in the region.

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framework

/ˈfreɪmˌwɜrk/

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A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.

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The framework for the agreement was established during the initial talks.

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separatist

/ˈsɛpəreɪtɪst/

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A person who supports the separation of a particular group from a larger body on the basis of ethnicity, religion, or gender.

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The government labeled the leader a separatist due to his calls for independence.

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