Taiwan's Faustian Bargain with China: A New Era of Pragmatism? Taiwan's opposition leader, Cheng Li wun, has made headlines in recent months with her high profile meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The encounter marked a significant thaw in relations between the two sides, sparking both praise and criticism from Taiwanese politicians, media outlets, and citizens.
Cheng's conversion from a pro independence advocate to a China friendly leader appears to be a stunning reversal.