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For Beijing, a key audience for that messaging is Trump himself, said William Yang, a senior analyst for Northeast Asia at the International Crisis Group, an independent non-governmental organisation focused on conflict prevention and resolution.“Beijing is using the Xi-Cheng meeting to show that, beyond the Taiwanese government’s focus on defence, other political forces are prioritising dialogue and stability across the strait,” he said.By drawing a contrast between the KMT’s approach and President Lai Ching-te’s emphasis on self-defence, China is seeking to shape Trump’s thinking ahead of the summit and potentially convince him to scale back or suspend US arms sales…

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