Cross-strait ties – how relevant is the 1992 consensus today?

Former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou meets the head of China's Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council Song Tao, in Wuhan, Hubei province, China in handout picture released March 30, 2023. Ma Ying-jeou's Office/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.

Former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou meets the head of China's Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council Song Tao, in Wuhan, on March 30, 2023.

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Yip Wai Yee

TAIPEI – Upon his return to Taipei from

a landmark visit to China in April,

former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou declared: “The 1992 consensus has been brought back to life.”

Throughout his 12-day trip – the first to the mainland by a former or sitting Taiwanese leader – Mr Ma touted the 1992 consensus, believing it was possible on this basis for both sides of the Taiwan Strait to achieve mutual respect and engage in dialogue.

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