Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with his Taiwanese counterpart Ma Ying-jeou in Singapore on Saturday in the first such meeting of leaders from the two rivals since the Chinese civil war ended in 1949.
The unexpected but historic meeting carries risks for both presidents, political experts said.
It comes at a sensitive time in Taiwan, with presidential elections being held on Jan. 16 amid rising anti-China sentiment, particularly among younger Taiwanese who worry about Beijing’s influence over the island and don’t believe Taiwan benefits from closer economic ties with its giant neighbour.
Ma’s office said in a statement the purpose of his trip was to "consolidate cross-strait peace and maintain the status quo".
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