Taiwan and China to hold historic meeting in Singapore

Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou on Saturday in Singapore, will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping - the first meeting between the leaders of both sides.

The talks will focus on relations across the Taiwan Strait.

Nationalist government fled to the island after the defeat by the communists became China, since 1949 has claimed sovereignty over Taiwan.

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This session, less than three months before the elections of Taiwan, China's pro-independence opposition party candidate becomes president in recent years significantly improved relations could be jeopardized is a sign of how concerned . A major concern for Beijing - Opinion Tsai Ing Wen is leading the show.

Ms. Tsai talks with the Chinese leaders have welcomed, but Beijing does not trust this point, refused to meet him.

They try to work towards formal independence angered Beijing, which under the previous administration by mainland China was a minister in charge of policy development.

Mr Xi can affect the Taiwan voters can trust, but may have the opposite effect. Stable relationships who wish to retain some voters may consider his words, the first President Ma candidate is chosen by the party at the Beijing Taiwan are concerned that the growing impact Taiwan voters who may offend.

This, the party injured by Beijing, but can help.

The two leaders met in a critical manner is expected to handle. Mr. Ma's office stressed no contracts will be signed and a joint statement will be issued.