Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou suggests peaceful resolution for Taiwan-China tensions, emphasizing shared culture and history. Ma, the first Taiwanese leader to visit China, met with President Xi Jinping for the second time, urging young Taiwanese to recognize their historical and cultural connections with China. China claims Taiwan as its territory, escalating military and political pressure. Ma's slip-up mentioning "Republic of China" in front of Xi highlights sensitivities, as China does not recognize Taiwan's sovereignty. Taiwan's government rejects China's claims, advocating for Taiwanese self-determination.
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