2015 meeting of Ma Ying-jeou and Xi Jinping

Meeting between leaders of the two Chinas August 2020 2015 Ma–Xi Meeting 08.jpg Ma Ying-jeou (left) and Xi Jinping (right) met in Singapore and shook hands on 7 November 2015 Ma Ying-jeou (left) and Xi Jinping (right) shaking hands on 7 November 2015 馬習會 zh 7 November 2015 3:00 p.m. SST (UTC+8) Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore Singapore 1 18 40.4 N 103 49 35.2 E region:SG_type:event_scale:1000 inline,title Ma Ying-jeou Xi Jinping On 7 November 2015, Ma Ying-jeou, President of the Republic of China (Taiwan; ROC), and Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and President of the People's Republic of China (Mainland China; PRC), met in Singapore. The meeting was the first between the political leaders of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait (the two Chinas) since the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949 and the first since the meeting between Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Zedong in Chongqing during the Double Tenth Agreement in August 1945. The meeting mainly focused on exchanging views on peaceful cross-strait relations, and the two sides did not sign any agreements or issue any joint statements. The meeting took place at 3 p.m. Singapore time in the Dongling Hall and Jurong Hall of the Island Ballroom on the lobby floor of the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. The Singapore government assisted in organizing the meeting at the request of both sides. Ma Ying-jeou made a special trip to Singapore for this meeting, while Xi Jinping met with Ma Ying-jeou after concluding his state visits to Vietnam and Singapore. Both sides sent relevant officials on cross-strait relations to participate. The first half of the meeting was open to the media, while the second half was a closed-door meeting. In order to achieve substantive equality and dignity, the two sides met as "mainland leader" and "Taiwan leader" and addressed each other as "Mister". Zhang Zhijun, director of the Taiwan Affairs Office, pointed out that "this is a pragmatic arrangement made in accordance with the one China principle under the circumstances that the political differences between the two sides have not yet been resolved." After the meeting, Zhang Zhijun held a press conference at 4:15 p.m., followed by Ma Ying-jeou at 4:45 p.m. at the same venue. The two sides had dinner together later that evening and returned to Beijing and Taipei respectively by special plane. Background 2005 Pan–Blue visits to mainland China 2014 Wang–Zhang meetingsAfter the government of the Republic of China retreated to Taiwan in 1949, it had no official contact with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the newly established People's Republic of China (PRC). In the 1950s, ROC president and Kuomintang leader Chiang Kai-shek sent journalist Cao Juren to shuttle between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait to facilitate political negotiations. In October 1956, Cao Juren met with CCP chairman Mao Zedong, where Mao revealed his idea of meeting and negotiating with Chiang Kai-shek again. In early 1975, Chiang Kai-shek instructed Chen Lifu, a senior advisor to the Presidential Office, to send a message through secret channels inviting Mao to visit Taiwan. However, Chiang and Mao died in 1975 and 1976 respectively.7 November 2015 zh:59年前，北京曾邀蒋介石回乡看看 59 years ago, Beijing Zeng Yun Chiang Kai-shek times observation http://www.guancha.cn/xuchenpin/2015_11_07_340396.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20151110043120/http://www.guancha.cn/xuchenpin/2015_11_07_340396.shtml 10 November 2015 10 November 2015 Guancha After that, Beijing proposed a meeting between the leaders of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait on several occasions under the names of "KMT–CCP talks" or "peace negotiations". In 1993, the Wang–Koo summit was held in Singapore and was positioned as a non-governmental and business-related meeting. In late April 1994, Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui mentioned a meeting between leaders from both sides of the Taiwan Strait during an unofficial dialogue with Japanese writer Ryōtarō Shiba. On 30 September 1994, Lee Teng-hui gave an interview to The Wall Street Journal, revealing that high-level officials from both sides of the Strait had been in contact through undisclosed channels.辜汪會談紀要 On 30 January 1995, CCP general secretary Jiang Zemin delivered a speech entitled "Continue to Strive for the Completion of the Great Cause of the Reunification of the Motherland" at the Spring Festival tea party of the Taiwan Affairs Office. He expressed his welcome to "the leader of the Taiwan authorities" to visit mainland China in an appropriate capacity and his willingness to accept the invitation from Taiwan to visit Taiwan.Jiang 30 January 1995 zh:十四大以来重要文献选编中：《为促进祖国统一大业的完成而继续奋斗》 http://cpc.people.com.cn/GB/64184/64186/66686/4494312.html https://web.archive.org/web/20180529203059/http://cpc.people.com.cn/GB/64184/64186/66686/4494312.html 29 May 2018 30 November 2018 People's Daily Zemin Jiang Zemin Selected important documents since the 14th century: 《Promoting the advancement of the motherland and the completion of one great industry》 On 8 April 1995, Lee Teng-hui put forward a formal response containing six points at the National Unification Council. The fourth point advocated that the leaders of both sides of the Taiwan Strait should meet naturally and equally in international occasions, and that the meeting would have a positive significance for cross-strait relations. Lee also emphasized on several occasions that the best time and place for the leaders to meet was the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting held in Osaka in 1995. Both sides agreed that the leaders should meet, but they had different views on the identity, occasion and timing of the leaders’ meeting.王高成 In 2008, the Kuomintang returned to power and Ma Ying-jeou became president. The atmosphere across the Taiwan Strait changed, and cross-strait political consultations were restarted, leading to a series of Jiang-Chen talks. On 12 June 2008, the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) and the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS) held consultations in Beijing and reached a consensus on several issues related to cross-strait exchanges, including cross-strait charter flights and mainland residents traveling to Taiwan. This was known as the First Chen–Chiang summit. SEF Chairman Chiang Pin-kung invited ARATS Chairman Chen Yunlin to visit Taiwan in the autumn 2008 to hold the Second Chen–Chiang summit.10 May 2017 zh:江丙坤率團赴北京 定位兩岸互信協商之旅 http://n.yam.com/cna/politics/200806/20080611905158.html 23 May 2017 Yam.com Jiang Binkun led group goes to Beijing, fixed location cross-bank mutual trust cooperative business trip The main content was the signing of the Three Links Agreement, which fully opened the Three Links. During his 2012 presidential campaign, Ma Ying-jeou had told ETTV News in November 2011 that if reelected, he would "absolutely never meet with mainland leaders over the future four years" or discuss unification.Zeng Vivienne 4 November 2015 Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou under fire for 'sneaky' meeting with China's Xi Jinping Hong Kong Free Press https://www.hongkongfp.com/2015/11/04/taiwan-president-ma-ying-jeou-under-fire-for-sneaky-meeting-with-chinas-xi-jinping/ 8 November 2015 13 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230413165708/https://hongkongfp.com/2015/11/04/taiwan-president-ma-ying-jeou-under-fire-for-sneaky-meeting-with-chinas-xi-jinping/ live thumb|left|Map showing Chinese territories governed by the PRC and the ROC. The size of minor islands has been exaggerated in this map for ease of visibility. Proposal In November 2012, after Xi Jinping assumed the position of General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party following the 18th CCP National Congress, the idea of a Ma–Xi meeting began to take shape. The initial concept was for the leaders of both sides of the Taiwan Strait to meet as leaders of their ruling parties (i.e., a meeting between Kuomintang Chairman Ma Ying-jeou and CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping). In February 2014, Wang Yu-chi, then Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council, met with Zhang Zhijun in Nanjing. The topics discussed included a Ma–Xi meeting. However, due to various internal and external factors and the lack of consensus between the two sides on the venue, the meeting was delayed until Ma Ying-jeou resigned as Kuomintang Chairman. It was later replaced by a Xi–Chu meeting between the newly elected Kuomintang Chairman Eric Chu and CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping, which occurred in 2015.17 August 2012 zh:习近平：政治问题不能一代一代传下去 http://www.chinanews.com/gn/2013/10-07/5346801.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20171111071314/http://www.chinanews.com/gn/2013/10-07/5346801.shtml 11 November 2017 23 May 2017 China News Service Xi Jinping: Political issues cannot be passed down from generation to generation. In October 2013, when Xi Jinping met with Vincent Siew, the representative of Chinese Taipei, at APEC Indonesia 2013, he pointed out that enhancing cross-strait political mutual trust and consolidating the common political foundation are the key to ensuring the peaceful development of cross-strait relations. He said the long-standing political differences between the two sides must eventually be resolved gradually, and these problems cannot be passed down from generation to generation. He added the mainland China is willing to conduct equal consultations with the Taiwan side on cross-strait political issues within the framework of one China and make reasonable arrangements. In December 2013, Ma Ying-jeou indicated that there was a possibility of holding a Ma–Xi meeting in his capacity as President of the Republic of China or Chairman of the Kuomintang and expressed his willingness to participate in the APEC meeting to be held in Beijing at the end of 2014, but the mainland side did not agree.25 December 2013 zh:馬習會？　馬英九：還在創造條件過程中 A Ma-Xi meeting? Ma Ying-jeou: We are still creating the conditions. https://www.ettoday.net/news/20131225/310264.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150105161726/http://www.ettoday.net/news/20131225/310264.htm 5 January 2015 27 September 2026 ETtoday News In the end, former Vice President Vincent Siew met with Xi.27 December 2013 zh:趙少康：馬習會不會 Zhao Shaokang: Will Ma and Xi Jinping... http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20131227/315747/ https://web.archive.org/web/20160304214735/http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20131227/315747/ 4 March 2016 27 September 2026 Apple Daily zh-TW Chang Hsien-yao, former special deputy chairman of the Mainland Affairs Council, also revealed that the two sides had planned several meetings between the leaders in 2014, such as meeting with Xi in Singapore on Ma’s return from his visit to Central and South America in July, and meeting with Xi in Kinmen on the grounds of the anniversary of the August 23 Artillery Battle. However, this was denied by Andrew Hsia, minister of the Mainland Affairs Council.Li Yilin 25 February 2015 zh:張顯耀：原定去年823金門「馬習會」，我方送砲彈鋼刀 Chang Hsien-yao: The planned "Ma-Xi meeting" in Kinmen on August 23 last year was originally scheduled to be held by our side, which included artillery shells and steel knives. https://www.ettoday.net/news/20150225/470753.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150228063129/http://www.ettoday.net/news/20150225/470753.htm 28 February 2015 27 September 2026 ETtoday zh-HantLin Ching-chuan Shih Hsiao-kuang Peng Hsien-chun 25 February 2015 zh:馬習原定去年823金門會// 張顯耀應訊爆秘：我方準備金門砲彈鋼刀當禮物 Ma and Xi were originally scheduled to meet in Kinmen on August 23 last year. // Chang Hsien-yao revealed during questioning: Taiwan prepared artillery shells and steel knives as gifts for Kinmen. https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/focus/paper/857853 https://web.archive.org/web/20250207055354/https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/focus/paper/857853 7 February 2025 27 September 2026 Liberty Times zh-TW The 2015 meeting was proposed by Taiwan Affairs Office Director Zhang Zhijun during a discussion on cross-strait affairs with Mainland Affairs Council Minister Andrew Hsia in Guangzhou, China in October 2015.2 October 2015 MAC, TAO to hold talks in Guangzhou Taiwan Today http://taiwantoday.tw/ct.asp?xItem=237280&ctNode=2175 6 November 2015 17 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151117020940/http://taiwantoday.tw/ct.asp?xItem=237280&ctNode=2175 live Initially, Hsia proposed that the meeting take place during the APEC Philippines 2015 in Manila, Philippines. However, Zhang found the recommendation to be unsuitable. Later, Hsia suggested the meeting occur in Singapore, where the Wang–Koo summit was held on 27–29 April 1993, the first cross-strait negotiation after a meeting one year earlier in British Hong Kong.Huang Keira Lu 5 November 2015 Manila was Taiwan's first choice as venue for historic presidential summit with mainland China, says official South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1875872/manila-was-taiwans-first-choice-venue-historic 12 November 2015 17 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151117034813/http://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1875872/manila-was-taiwans-first-choice-venue-historic live In early November 2015, after the news that the Ma–Xi meeting was confirmed to be held, Mainland Affairs Council Minister Andrew Hsia revealed at a press conference that the topic was first raised by Zhang Zhijun, director of the Taiwan Affairs Office, after the Hsia–Zhang meeting held in Guangzhou in mid-October. Afterwards, they took it back to their superiors for instructions.zh:夏立言：盼馬習會讓兩岸領導人見面制度化 http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151104004471-260401 https://web.archive.org/web/20151106164917/http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151104004471-260401 6 November 2015 4 November 2015 4 November 2015 China Times Andrew Hsia: Hopes the Ma-Xi meeting will institutionalize meetings between cross-strait leaders. Finally, after several weeks of back-and-forth consultations, the meeting was successfully finalized.Chiu 26 September 2016 zh:夏張會傳話，兩岸直接溝通敲定20分鐘馬習會 http://www.storm.mg/article/73048 https://web.archive.org/web/20170906212304/http://www.storm.mg/article/73048 6 September 2017 23 May 2017 The Storm Media Pei-fen Message relayed during the Xia-Zhang meeting: Direct cross-strait communication finalizes a 20-minute Ma-Xi meeting. Preparation Due to the political dispute between the two governments, officials on both sides agreed that the ROC leader and PRC leader would address each other as "mister" (zh 先生) and that they would participate as "Leader of Taiwan" and "Leader of Mainland China" respectively.Huang Cary 5 November 2015 Xi's a mister, so is Ma: China and Taiwan have an unusual solution for an old problem South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1875810/xis-mister-so-ma-china-and-taiwan-have-unusual-solution 12 November 2015 13 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151113134132/http://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1875810/xis-mister-so-ma-china-and-taiwan-have-unusual-solution live Perlez Jane Ramzy Austin 4 November 2015 China, Taiwan and a Meeting After 66 Years The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/04/world/asia/leaders-of-china-and-taiwan-to-meet-for-first-time-since-1949.html 1 November 2017 3 September 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170903072421/https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/04/world/asia/leaders-of-china-and-taiwan-to-meet-for-first-time-since-1949.html live 4 November 2015 zh:馬習會見面身分 親馬人士：總統對國家主席 Capacity of the Ma-Xi Meeting: Pro-Ma Sources Cite "President vs. State President" Status https://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151104000948-260401 https://web.archive.org/web/20151105153956/http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151104000948-260401 5 November 2015 27 September 2026 China Times zh-TW Journalists from Taiwan – accustomed to using Minguo calendar years since the founding of the Republic of China in 1912 – had to be reissued with identification sporting a date based on the Gregorian calendar system preferred in mainland China.Lian Joseph Yizheng 10 November 2015 Ma and KMT the losers after a meeting filled with empty words Hong Kong Economic Journal http://www.ejinsight.com/20151110-ma-kmt-losers-after-meeting-filled-with-empty-words/ 10 November 2015 13 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151113013030/http://www.ejinsight.com/20151110-ma-kmt-losers-after-meeting-filled-with-empty-words/ live The ROC Presidential Office stated that Ma intended for this meeting to "consolidate peace and maintain the status quo." President Ma and a group of his top advisors, including Presidential Office Secretary-General Tseng Yung-chuan and Deputy Secretary-General Hsiao Hsu-tsen (zh 蕭旭岑), National Security Council Secretary-General Kao Hua-chu and advisor Chiu Kun-shuan, MAC Minister Andrew Hsia and Deputy Minister Wu Mei-hung, attended the meeting with him.Chiao Yuan-Ming 5 November 2015 Details emerge on Ma-Xi meeting The China Post http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/11/05/450151/Details-emerge.htm 7 November 2015 20 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151120020013/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/11/05/450151/Details-emerge.htm dead Reporters from around the world began setting up their equipment at the Shangri-La Hotel on 5 November. Hotel staff restricted media to the meeting's main venue, the Shangri-La's ballroom. Media attendance of the meeting was limited to 400 personnel due to security concerns.Chiao Yuan-Ming 7 November 2015 Hotel security tightens pre-Ma-Xi meet The China Post http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/china-taiwan-relations/2015/11/07/450333/Hotel-security.htm 7 November 2015 7 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151107035738/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/china-taiwan-relations/2015/11/07/450333/Hotel-security.htm dead Guest access to the ballroom had been barred beginning from 2 a.m. local time on 7 November.Liu Zhen 6 November 2015 Singapore's Shangri-La Hotel prepares to host historic meeting between mainland China's 'Mr Xi' and Taiwan's 'Mr Ma' https://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1876219/singapores-shangri-la-hotel-prepares-host-historic 7 November 2015 South China Morning Post 7 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151107102741/http://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1876219/singapores-shangri-la-hotel-prepares-host-historic live Yin Chun-chieh Lee Mei-yu 4 November 2015 Ma, Xi to split dinner bill in Singapore http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511040053.aspx 7 November 2015 7 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151107003747/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511040053.aspx live Central News Agency Announcement left|thumb|Ma Ying-jeou holds a pre-departure press conference. At 10:34 p.m. on 3 November 2015, the Liberty Times exclusively revealed that Ma Ying-jeou and Xi Jinping would meet unexpectedly in Singapore on 7 November.3 November 2015 zh:馬總統7日密訪新加坡 「馬習會」不期而遇 Chinese Liberty Times http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/1496483 7 November 2015 5 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151105190223/http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/1496483 live President Ma makes a secret visit to Singapore on the 7th; "Ma-Xi meeting" takes place unexpectedly. It claimed that the meeting was secretly arranged without the consent or understanding of the Taiwanese citizens and parliament, which it said deviated from the norms of democratic countries. It also questioned, "What price will Taiwan have to pay to fulfill Ma Ying-jeou's personal wish?"zh:這一天終於還是來了　馬習會7日新加坡登場 http://topic.cw.com.tw/ipad/todaynews/page_AD.aspx?a=5072087 https://web.archive.org/web/20160823004923/http://topic.cw.com.tw/ipad/todaynews/page_AD.aspx?a=5072087 23 August 2016 17 June 2016 The day has finally arrived: the Ma-Xi meeting kicks off in Singapore on the 7th. 3 November 2015 CommonWealth Magazine Subsequently, Taiwanese media sought confirmation from the Presidential Office. More than an hour later, Presidential Office spokesperson Chen I-hsin issued a statement at 11:40 p.m. and released an audio file at midnight, confirming for the first time that the two leaders would officially meet.zh:大嘴巴是他！馬習會遭搶先曝光「4大系統」走漏風聲 http://www.setn.com/News.aspx?NewsID=104251 https://web.archive.org/web/20151117015640/http://www.setn.com/News.aspx?NewsID=104251 17 November 2015 4 November 2015 4 November 2015 SET News He’s the one with the loose lips! News of the Ma-Xi meeting was leaked prematurely—here are the "four major systems" where the information slipped out.zh:快訊／馬習會新加坡成真　馬英九允諾不協議、不發聲明 http://www.ettoday.net/news/20151103/590771.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20151104063228/http://www.ettoday.net/news/20151103/590771.htm 4 November 2015 3 November 2015 3 November 2015 ETtoday Breaking: Ma-Xi Meeting in Singapore Confirmed; Ma Ying-jeou Pledges No Agreements or Joint Statements. At 7:00 a.m. on 4 November, Taiwan Affairs Office director Zhang Zhijun also announced the meeting would occur on 7 November.zh:“習馬會”兩岸官宣不同步新聞稿有何不同 http://news.takungpao.com/taiwan/liangan/2015-11/3230899.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151117023702/http://news.takungpao.com/taiwan/liangan/2015-11/3230899.html 17 November 2015 4 November 2015 Ta Kung Pao 4 November 2015 How do the official press releases from the two sides regarding the “Xi-Ma Meeting” differ? Sources involved in planning the Ma–Xi meeting revealed that the Taiwanese government informed the United States of this news on the afternoon of 3 November. The original plan was to officially announce the news to the public on the afternoon of 4 November. However, when the news was informed to other Taiwanese political figures and think tank scholars who "needed to know the news in advance" on the evening of 3 November, someone immediately leaked it to the media, forcing the Presidential Office to come forward to confirm the matter in advance.zh:馬習會消息3日已告知美方晚間提前外洩媒體 http://udn.com/news/story/1/1291601 https://web.archive.org/web/20151105221937/http://udn.com/news/story/1/1291601 5 November 2015 4 November 2015 4 November 2015 United Daily News Cheng Chia-wen The U.S. side was informed of the Ma-Xi meeting on the 3rd, but news of it leaked to the media ahead of schedule that evening. The final decision on the Ma–Xi meeting was made through Singapore's mediation and Beijing's initiative to invite the meeting, which was scheduled to be held on the afternoon of 7 November 2015 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. Singapore has always played a key role in the process of promoting cross-strait interaction. 4 November 2015 zh:馬習會 新加坡香格里拉飯店舉行 Ma-Xi Meeting Held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore https://www.cna.com.tw/news/firstnews/201511045011.aspx 27 September 2026 Central News Agency zh-Hant-TW中時新聞網 4 November 2015 zh:兩岸互動關係 星國扮歷史東道主角色 Singapore Plays Historic Host Role in Cross-Strait Relations https://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151104001843-260401 27 September 2026 China Times zh-TW https://web.archive.org/web/20151106015710/http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151104001843-260401 6 November 2015 Chiu Pei-fen 4 November 2015 zh:辜汪會談地點、對岸主動邀約 馬習會新加坡實現 The location of the Koo-Wang talks and the mainland's initiative to invite the Ma-Xi meeting were realized in Singapore. https://www.storm.mg/article/73012 27 September 2026 The Storm Media zh-Hant-TW The first cross-strait working talks— the Koo-Wang talks —were held in Singapore in April 1993. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is also considered one of the key figures in facilitating the Xi–Ma meeting. The principle of Taiwan's participation in the meeting was "equality and dignity"; the meeting had no preconditions and did not involve political negotiations; no agreements were signed or joint statements were issued; the meeting was held in a third location outside of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait; it was open and transparent, respected parliamentary supervision, and had no black box operation. The Presidential Office named the special project of this visit "Project Guping", which means "consolidating peace".zh:「馬習會事前安排過程暨相關事宜對我國之影響」專題報告 http://www.mac.gov.tw/public/Attachment/511913501760.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20160305012235/http://www.mac.gov.tw/public/Attachment/511913501760.pdf 5 March 2016 23 May 2017 PDF Mainland Affairs Council Special Report on the Pre-meeting Arrangements for the Ma-Xi Meeting and the Implications for Our Country The meeting On 5 November 2015, Xi Jinping, the General Secretary of the CCP, departed from Beijing to Vietnam as his first state visit to the nation at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Nguyễn Phú Trọng and President Trương Tấn Sang.5 November 2015 Xi Jinping leaves Beijing for state visit http://english.cntv.cn/2015/11/05/VIDE1446689407699903.shtml dead 7 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151109100852/http://english.cntv.cn/2015/11/05/VIDE1446689407699903.shtml 9 November 2015 China Central Television On 6 November 2015, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and Singapore, Xi Jinping’s Air China special plane arrived at Changi Airport from Vietnam at about 5:30 p.m. to begin his state visit to the island nation together with his wife Peng Liyuan.zh:习近平抵达新加坡开始对新加坡进行国事访问 http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/web/zyxw/t1312735.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20151117022243/http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/web/zyxw/t1312735.shtml 17 November 2015 7 November 2015 6 November 2015 Xi Jinping arrives in Singapore for a state visit. Ministry of Foreign Affairs6 November 2015 Chinese president arrives in Singapore http://english.cntv.cn/2015/11/06/VIDE1446817564263557.shtml dead 7 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151107062749/http://english.cntv.cn/2015/11/06/VIDE1446817564263557.shtml 7 November 2015 China Central Television Ma Ying-jeou took a chartered flight operated by China Airlines from Taipei Songshan Airport to Singapore on the day of the meeting.Huang Tzu-chiang Liu Claudia Chiu Lawrence Lee Mei-yu Kuo Chung-han Wang Flor 7 November 2015 President departs for historic summit with Chinese counterpart (update) http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511070001.aspx 7 November 2015 7 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151107184522/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511070001.aspx live Central News AgencyChung Jake 7 November 2015 Airline union upset by summit trip Taipei Times http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/11/07/2003631896 7 November 2015 8 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151108222816/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/11/07/2003631896 live His aircraft was escorted by Republic of China Air Force fighter jets.Phillips Tom 7 November 2015 China's Xi Jinping and Taiwan's Ma Ying-jeou shake hands in historic meeting https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/07/chinas-xi-jinping-and-taiwans-ma-ying-jeou-shake-hands-in-historic-meeting 7 November 2015 The Guardian 7 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151107083214/http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/07/chinas-xi-jinping-and-taiwans-ma-ying-jeou-shake-hands-in-historic-meeting live After landing at Singapore Changi Airport at 10:30 am,zh:馬習會／國徽太敏感？總統捨空軍一號　改搭民航機 http://www.setn.com/News.aspx?NewsID=104645 https://web.archive.org/web/20151119235328/http://www.setn.com/News.aspx?NewsID=104645 19 November 2015 7 November 2015 6 November 2015 SET News Ma-Xi Meeting: Is the National Emblem Too Sensitive? President Foregoes Air Force One in Favor of Commercial Flight 7 November 2015 zh:馬習會／隨行記者團超過百人 馬總統捨空軍一號搭民航機 http://www.setn.com/News.aspx?NewsID=104805 https://web.archive.org/web/20151120002712/http://www.setn.com/News.aspx?NewsID=104805 20 November 2015 23 May 2017 SET News Ma-Xi Meeting: Press corps exceeds 100; President Ma foregoes Air Force One for a commercial flight. Ma was then arranged to walk into the air bridge passage. The people who came to pick him up were Huang Meimei, Deputy Director of the Northeast Asia Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore, and Cedric Foo, Member of Parliament of Singapore. The host of the Taiwanese cable TV program News Digging questioned whether it was unequal. In response, Wang Peiling, spokesperson of Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the Singaporean representatives did not come in their personal capacity, but on behalf of the Singapore government. The Taiwanese government thanked and respected Singapore’s arrangements.2 May 2003 zh:馬改行程 與李顯龍敘舊1小時 http://www.appledaily.com.tw/appledaily/article/headline/20151108/36888093/ https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113435/http://www.appledaily.com.tw/appledaily/article/headline/20151108/36888093/ 4 March 2016 23 May 2017 Apple Daily Malaysian PM alters itinerary to catch up with Lee Hsien Loong for an hour. 7 November 2015 zh:說好的對等呢？從「馬習會」三大面向 看出台灣依舊被矮化 http://www.setn.com/News.aspx?NewsID=104893 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304220001/http://www.setn.com/News.aspx?NewsID=104893 4 March 2016 23 May 2017 SET News What happened to the promise of parity? An analysis of the "Ma-Xi meeting" across three key dimensions reveals that Taiwan continues to be treated as subordinate. He then headed to the Four Seasons Hotel briefly where he was greeted by members of the Taiwan Business Association before meeting Xi.Hsieh Chia-chen Chen Jay 7 November 2015 Ma arrives in Singapore for meeting with Chinese leader http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511070005.aspx 7 November 2015 16 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151116153820/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511070005.aspx live Central News Agency7 November 2015 Ma Ying-jeou arrives in Singapore ahead of landmark summit with Xi Jinping The Business Times http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/ma-ying-jeou-arrives-in-singapore-ahead-of-landmark-summit-with-xi-jinping 7 November 2015 9 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151109020148/http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/ma-ying-jeou-arrives-in-singapore-ahead-of-landmark-summit-with-xi-jinping live Chiao Yuan-Ming 7 November 2015 Ma arrives to talks amid cheers, jeers The China Post http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/china-taiwan-relations/2015/11/07/450351/Ma-arrives.htm 7 November 2015 10 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151110044637/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/china-taiwan-relations/2015/11/07/450351/Ma-arrives.htm dead Starting at six or seven o'clock on the morning of 7 November, a large number of photographers and videographers lined up in front of the security checkpoint, hoping to be the first to enter the venue. More than 620 reporters were interviewed.7 November 2015 zh:“馬習会”即将在新加坡登场 采访记者超过620人 http://www.chinanews.com/tw/2015/11-07/7611143.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20151107060420/http://www.chinanews.com/tw/2015/11-07/7611143.shtml 7 November 2015 7 November 2015 China News Service The “Ma-Xi meeting” is set to take place in Singapore, with over 620 journalists covering the event. After Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to Singapore, the meeting between the leaders of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait was officially held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore at 3 p.m. on 7 November, Singapore time. Xi Jinping was accompanied by Politburo member and Central Policy Research Office director Wang Huning, Politburo member and General Office director Li Zhanshu, Centeral Foreign Affairs Commission Office director and State Councilor Yang Jiechi, Taiwan Affairs Office director Zhang Zhijun, General Secretary's Office director Ding Xuexiang and Taiwan Affairs Office deputy director Chen Yuanfeng.zh:馬習會中方6人小組 個個來頭不小 http://www.majornews.com.tw/d-21/%E9%A6%AC%E7%BF%92%E6%9C%83%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%B96%E4%BA%BA%E5%B0%8F%E7%B5%84-%E5%80%8B%E5%80%8B%E4%BE%86%E9%A0%AD%E4%B8%8D%E5%B0%8F-1116.html https://web.archive.org/web/20170922050639/http://www.majornews.com.tw/d-21/%E9%A6%AC%E7%BF%92%E6%9C%83%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%B96%E4%BA%BA%E5%B0%8F%E7%B5%84-%E5%80%8B%E5%80%8B%E4%BE%86%E9%A0%AD%E4%B8%8D%E5%B0%8F-1116.html 22 September 2017 23 May 2017 6 November 2015 Major News The six-member Chinese team for the Ma-Xi meeting consists of individuals with impressive credentials.zh:馬習首接觸 7人對7人習智囊談判手上桌 http://m.ftv.com.tw/newscontent.aspx?sno=2015B07P07M1 https://web.archive.org/web/20170614140247/http://m.ftv.com.tw/newscontent.aspx?sno=2015B07P07M1 14 June 2017 23 May 2017 7 November 2015 Formosa Television First Ma-Xi Contact: A 7-on-7 Meeting Brings Xi’s Key Strategists to the Negotiating Table Ma Ying-jeou was accompanied by Presidential Office secretary-general Tseng Yung-chuan, National Security Council secretary-general Kao Hua-chu, Mainland Affairs Council minister Andrew Hsia, National Security Council advisor Chiu Kun-hsuan, Presidential Office deputy secretary-general Hsiao Hsu-tsen and Mainland Affairs Council deputy minister Wu Mei-hung. zh:馬法傳六耳 習眼觀六路 http://toronto.singtao.ca/462906/2015-11-05/post-%E9%A6%AC%E6%B3%95%E5%82%B3%E5%85%AD%E8%80%B3%E2%80%82%E7%BF%92%E7%9C%BC%E8%A7%80%E5%85%AD%E8%B7%AF/?variant=zh-hk https://web.archive.org/web/20170921192923/http://toronto.singtao.ca/462906/2015-11-05/post-%E9%A6%AC%E6%B3%95%E5%82%B3%E5%85%AD%E8%80%B3%E2%80%82%E7%BF%92%E7%9C%BC%E8%A7%80%E5%85%AD%E8%B7%AF/?variant=zh-hk 21 September 2017 23 May 2017 5 November 2015 Ma transmits the secret of "Six-Eared Hearing"; Xi cultivates the ability to observe in all directions. Sing Tao Daily At the scene, the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore, with the assistance of the Singapore government, removed the national flags and official titles of various countries at the entrance to avoid the appearance of the flag of the People's Republic of China.zh:習近平抵星 陸釋善意 會場不掛國旗 http://tube.chinatimes.com/20151107001582-261403 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306063502/http://tube.chinatimes.com/20151107001582-261403 6 March 2016 23 May 2017 7 November 2015 China Times Xi Jinping Arrives in Singapore; China Signals Goodwill by Not Displaying National Flag at Venue However, during the international press conference, Ma Ying-jeou's table was decorated with a nameplate bearing the flag of the Republic of China and the title of President.7 November 2015 zh:馬英九記者會　桌牌秀國旗、職稱「總統」 http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20151107/728028/ https://web.archive.org/web/20151119065820/http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20151107/728028/ 19 November 2015 9 November 2015 Apple Daily Ma Ying-jeou Press Conference: Nameplate Displays National Flag and Title "President"zh:馬習會後 央視不「馬」掉我國旗 http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151107004672-260401 https://web.archive.org/web/20151109211845/http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151107004672-260401 9 November 2015 7 November 2015 7 November 2015 China Times After the Ma-Xi meeting, CCTV did not blur out the Republic of China flag. In order to ensure equal status and not distinguish between host and guest, Xi Jinping canceled his original stay at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore and changed to the St. Regis Hotel, and then went to the Shangri-La Hotel to attend the meeting.Tu zh:安装13架流动监察站 瑞吉酒店料接待金正恩 https://www.zaobao.com.sg/znews/singapore/story20180607-865052 live https://web.archive.org/web/20220827210342/https://www.zaobao.com.sg/znews/singapore/story20180607-865052 27 August 2022 7 June 2018 Lianhe Zaobao Jianqiang 13 mobile surveillance stations installed; St. Regis Hotel expected to host Kim Jong-un. In addition, in Singapore, after receiving Xi Jinping’s state visit earlier, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong also invited Ma Ying-jeou to stay for tea after the Ma–Xi meeting and referred to Ma Ying-jeou as President in English on his personal Facebook page.7 November 2015 zh:李顯龍臉書PO照 今晚與馬總統喝茶敘舊 http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151107004950-260401 https://web.archive.org/web/20160823123210/http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151107004950-260401 23 August 2016 23 May 2017 China Times Lee Hsien Loong posts photo on Facebook: Having tea and catching up with President Ma tonight. Opening remarks thumb|The two leaders waving hands together. At 3:00 pm Singapore Time, the leaders met at the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore and shook hands in the East Mausoleum Hall of the Island Hall for 1 minute and 20 seconds in front of the assembled press;7 November 2015 zh:两岸领导人握手 开创历史性时刻 http://news.xinhuanet.com/tw/2015-11/07/c_1117070923.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20151109202316/http://news.xinhuanet.com/tw/2015-11/07/c_1117070923.htm 9 November 2015 7 November 2015 Xinhua News Agency Leaders from both sides of the Taiwan Strait shake hands, marking a historic moment.Bodeen Christopher 7 November 2015 Presidents of China, Taiwan meet for 1st time, shake hands Associated Press https://news.yahoo.com/china-taiwan-presidents-meet-1st-time-ever-shake-071806468.html 7 November 2015 12 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151112072736/http://news.yahoo.com/china-taiwan-presidents-meet-1st-time-ever-shake-071806468.html live Yahoo! NewsOng Justin 7 November 2015 Highlights: China, Taiwan leaders meet in Singapore http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/live-updates-china-taiwan/2243964.html 7 November 2015 9 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151109161619/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/live-updates-china-taiwan/2243964.html dead CNA this was considered the most historic moment of the meeting.zh:馬習會》歷史性握手！分裂分治66年 兩岸領導人首次會面 http://www.storm.mg/article/73295 https://web.archive.org/web/20151107215209/http://www.storm.mg/article/73295 7 November 2015 7 November 2015 7 November 2015 The Storm Media Ma-Xi Meeting: A historic handshake! After 66 years of division and separate governance, leaders from both sides of the Taiwan Strait meet for the first time.One-minute handshake marks historic meeting between Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou The Straits Times https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/one-minute-handshake-marks-historic-meeting-between-xi-jinping-and-ma-ying-jeou 19 February 2026 7 November 2015 live en7 November 2015 zh:中国网记者现场直击“习马会”：15时会见 http://www.china.com.cn/news/2015-11/07/content_37002470.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20151108184516/http://www.china.com.cn/news/2015-11/07/content_37002470.htm 8 November 2015 7 November 2015 China Internet Information Center China.org.cn reporter covers the "Xi-Ma Meeting" on-site: Meeting scheduled for 3:00 PM. After shaking hands, the two moved to Jurong Hall for their meeting, during which the first 10 minutes were open to some media. Xi and Ma respectively gave speeches. With a 30-second delay, the China Central Television (CCTV) broadcast Xi's speech to the PRC and truncated transmission immediately after their president had finished; Ma's speech was not broadcast. However, NetEase, which was carrying the CCTV feed, immediately switched to Phoenix Television to broadcast Ma's speech to the Chinese audience.7 November 2015 zh:【習馬會】央視直播慢30秒 唔播馬英九講話 Chinese Apple Daily http://hk.apple.nextmedia.com/realtime/china/20151107/54401546 8 November 2015 9 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151109154505/http://hk.apple.nextmedia.com/realtime/china/20151107/54401546 usurped [Xi-Ma Meeting] CCTV Broadcast Delayed by 30 Seconds; Ma Ying-jeou's Speech Not Aired Xi Jinping mentioned in his speech:7 November 2015 zh:习近平：两岸是打断骨头连着筋的兄弟 是血浓于水的一家人 http://news.haiwainet.cn/n/2015/1107/c3541083-29332526.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151117063502/http://news.haiwainet.cn/n/2015/1107/c3541083-29332526.html 17 November 2015 7 November 2015 People's Daily Xi Jinping: Compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are brothers whose bones may be broken but whose sinews remain connected; we are one family, bound by ties of blood that run deeper than water. The two sides of the Taiwan Strait are "brothers whose bones are still connected even if they are broken," and "a family whose blood is thicker than water." Compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should work together and adhere to the 1992 Consensus. Let us work together to achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Ma Ying-jeou put forward five proposals for maintaining peace and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait, among which he mentioned:zh:馬總統開場談話全文 http://www.mac.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=A0A73CF7630B1B26&sms=B69F3267D6C0F22D&s=3C3496076CF7AA2F https://web.archive.org/web/20170910172759/http://www.mac.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=A0A73CF7630B1B26&sms=B69F3267D6C0F22D&s=3C3496076CF7AA2F 10 September 2017 10 September 2017 Mainland Affairs Council 9 November 2015 Full Text of President Ma's Opening Remarks To consolidate the 1992 Consensus and maintain the peaceful status quo, the consensus reached by both sides of the Taiwan Strait in November 1992 on the one China principle is referred to as the 1992 Consensus. Agreements on trade in goods, the establishment of mutual offices between the two sides, and transit for mainland tourists should be processed as soon as possible. People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to the Chinese nation and are all descendants of Yan and Huang. They should help and cooperate with each other to revitalize China. The closed-door talks followed at 3:20 pm.Liu Zhen Sidney Leng Gan Nectar Huang Keira 7 November 2015 'We are brothers': Xi hails closer ties with Taiwan as closed-door talks with Ma wrap up at historic Singapore summit South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1876344/live-historic-handshake-xi-and-ma-lock-hands-70-seconds 7 November 2015 8 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151108122215/http://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1876344/live-historic-handshake-xi-and-ma-lock-hands-70-seconds live Closed-door talks thumb|Meeting between Ma Ying-jeou and Xi Jinping after the handshake.During the closed-door meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on some important issues. Xi Jinping first asked Ma Ying-jeou to express his views. Ma Ying-jeou then elaborated on the five points he had raised earlier.zh:有提中華民國憲法 馬習會閉門會議 馬總統發言全文大公開 http://udn.com/news/story/1/1302352 https://web.archive.org/web/20151118180855/http://udn.com/news/story/1/1302352 18 November 2015 9 November 2015 9 November 2015 United Daily News Xu Weizhen Full text of President Ma's remarks at the closed-door session of the Ma-Xi meeting—including references to the Constitution of the Republic of China—has been released. The Mainland Affairs Council issued a press release on 9 November 2015 entitled "Full Text of President Ma's Formal Talks," which mentioned:9 November 2015 zh:馬總統正式會談談話全文 http://www.mac.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=A0A73CF7630B1B26&sms=B69F3267D6C0F22D&s=E4AEBF1D825A7AA2 https://web.archive.org/web/20170910220042/http://www.mac.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=A0A73CF7630B1B26&sms=B69F3267D6C0F22D&s=E4AEBF1D825A7AA2 10 September 2017 10 September 2017 Mainland Affairs Council Full text of President Ma's remarks at the formal talks8 November 2015 zh:當著習近平的面！馬提一中各表 站穩總統立場 http://www.chinatimes.com/newspapers/20151108001146-260102 https://web.archive.org/web/20170910173223/http://www.chinatimes.com/newspapers/20151108001146-260102 10 September 2017 23 May 2017 China News Service Right in front of Xi Jinping! Ma reiterates "One China, Different Interpretations," standing firm on the presidential position.zh:馬英九提降低敵對狀態 習近平當場允諾：你們等著看！ http://www.storm.mg/article/73785 https://web.archive.org/web/20151114073337/http://www.storm.mg/article/73785 14 November 2015 14 November 2015 14 November 2015 The Storm Media Qiu Peifen Ma Ying-jeou proposed reducing hostilities; Xi Jinping agreed on the spot: "Just wait and see!" The content of the 1992 Consensus is "one China, different interpretations," and it does not involve two Chinas, one China, one Taiwan, or Taiwan independence, which is not permitted by the Constitution of the Republic of China. The issues raised regarding military exercises and missiles at the Zhurihe Training Base, as well as the fact that meaningful participation in the international community is often obstructed, should be addressed to further reduce hostility and confrontation. Cooperation will be carried out in historical culture and cross-strait economic and trade matters. There is currently no communication mechanism between the Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council and the Director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council. Establishing such a mechanism would be helpful for both sides in handling the matter. Both sides of the Taiwan Strait share common blood ties, history, and culture. On 11 November 2015, Ma Ying-jeou accepted an interview with TVBS and said that when talking about the Republic of China, Xi Jinping's expression was calm and there was no displeasure. zh:談中華民國時「我一直注意」 馬英九：習近平很平靜 http://www.ettoday.net/news/20151112/595570.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20170909095052/http://www.ettoday.net/news/20151112/595570.htm 9 September 2017 23 May 2017 12 November 2015 ETtoday Reflecting on the Republic of China era and noting, "I was paying close attention," Ma Ying-jeou remarked that Xi Jinping appeared very calm. During the meeting, he emphasized to the other party that security and dignity are issues of great concern to the people of Taiwan. He cited the example of the Kinmen shells turning into kitchen knives and advocated that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait should forge swords into plowshares, which would create benefits for the people on both sides. Xi Jinping promised in his response, "You wait and see." The example of the shells turning into kitchen knives touched him deeply. When he was the deputy mayor of Xiamen, the military restricted areas of Xiamen and Kinmen were separated by the sea. On the Xiamen side of the restricted area, although his mayor's car could enter and exit freely, ordinary people could not enter. Later, Kinmen and Xiamen became tourist hotspots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and became very prosperous. The people on both sides also directly benefited. zh:向習說中華民國憲法不容許兩中 馬：我一字字都講了！ http://www.ettoday.net/news/20151107/593126.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20170910174024/http://www.ettoday.net/news/20151107/593126.htm 10 September 2017 23 May 2017 7 November 2015 ETtoday When telling Xi that the Constitution of the Republic of China does not permit "Two Chinas," Ma emphasized: "I stated it word for word!" According to Taiwan Affairs Office director Zhang Zhijun, Xi Jinping expressed four opinions (four points of insistence): insist on the unwavering common political foundation between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, that the mainland and Taiwan belong to one country, which has never changed and cannot be changed; insist on consolidating and elevating the peaceful development of cross-strait relations, and regarding Ma Ying-jeou's proposal for cross-strait affairs officials to first establish a hotline to exchange opinions on urgent or important issues, Xi Jinping instructed to "handle it immediately" and stated that establishing a hotline would help both sides communicate in a timely manner, avoid misjudgments, and handle urgent issues; insist on working together to seek more benefits for compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and regarding Taiwan's economic and trade participation, Xi Jinping expressed his welcome for Taiwan to join and proposed to strengthen cross-strait cultural and educational exchanges and cooperation; and also insist on working together to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.zh:习近平：两岸同属一个国家 从未改变 http://news.ifeng.com/a/20151107/46151842_0.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20151108015452/http://news.ifeng.com/a/20151107/46151842_0.shtml 8 November 2015 7 November 2015 Phoenix Television 7 November 2015 Xi Jinping: Both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one country—a fact that has never changed.zh:马英九盼两岸主管部门建热线 习近平：立刻处理 http://news.ifeng.com/a/20151107/46152218_0.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20151108125223/http://news.ifeng.com/a/20151107/46152218_0.shtml 8 November 2015 7 November 2015 Phoenix Television 7 November 2015 Ma Ying-jeou Hopes for Cross-Strait Hotline; Xi Jinping: Will Handle Immediatelyzh:习近平：欢迎台湾以适当形式加入亚投行 了解台湾同胞感受 http://www.guancha.cn/politics/2015_11_07_340468.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20151108174601/http://www.guancha.cn/politics/2015_11_07_340468.shtml 8 November 2015 7 November 2015 7 November 2015 Guancha Xi Jinping: Taiwan is welcome to join the AIIB in an appropriate capacity; we understand the feelings of our Taiwan compatriots. In addition, Xi Jinping mentioned during the meeting that the Zhurihe Training Base and missile deployment in Inner Mongolia were not aimed at Taiwan. Ma Ying-jeou said in an interview after the meeting that he was not very satisfied with this answer.zh:马英九：习近平表示朱日和基地和导弹部署“不是针对台湾” http://money.163.com/15/1107/19/B7RE3M1B00253B0H.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151118185120/http://money.163.com/15/1107/19/B7RE3M1B00253B0H.html 18 November 2015 7 November 2015 NetEase 7 November 2015 Ma Ying-jeou: Xi Jinping stated that the Zhurihe base and missile deployments are "not aimed at Taiwan."zh:【馬習會】馬英九對習近平回答不滿意　指有機會再談 http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20151108/728270// https://web.archive.org/web/20151110213546/http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20151108/728270/ 10 November 2015 8 November 2015 8 November 2015 Apple Daily [Ma-Xi Meeting] Ma Ying-jeou dissatisfied with Xi Jinping's response; suggests discussing the matter again if the opportunity arises. Both sides affirmed the important achievements made in the peaceful development of cross-strait relations since 2008. Both sides believe that they should continue to adhere to the 1992 Consensus, consolidate the common political foundation, promote the peaceful development of cross-strait relations, maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, strengthen communication and dialogue, expand cross-strait exchanges, deepen mutual cooperation, achieve mutual benefit and win-win results, and benefit compatriots on both sides of the strait. The people on both sides of the strait belong to the Chinese nation and are all descendants of Yan and Huang. They should work together to revitalize China and rejuvenate the nation. The establishment of a hotline for cross-strait affairs will help both sides communicate in a timely manner, avoid misjudgments, and handle urgent issues. Both sides can expedite discussions on issues such as trade in goods and the establishment of offices by the two associations, and strive to reach an agreement as soon as possible. Xi Jinping expressed his understanding of the thoughts and feelings of Taiwan compatriots on participating in international activities and attached importance to and promoted the resolution of many related issues. As long as it does not create "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan", both sides of the strait can make reasonable arrangements through pragmatic consultations. 4 October 2016 zh:總統出席「兩岸領導人會面」 http://www.president.gov.tw/Default.aspx?tabid=131&itemid=36068&rmid=514 https://web.archive.org/web/20171008180416/http://www.president.gov.tw/Default.aspx?tabid=131&itemid=36068&rmid=514 8 October 2017 23 May 2017 President of the Republic of China The President attends the "Cross-Strait Leaders' Meeting." 4 October 2016 zh:總統出席「兩岸領導人會面」後召開國際記者會 http://www.president.gov.tw/Default.aspx?tabid=131&itemid=36074&rmid=514 https://web.archive.org/web/20171008180459/http://www.president.gov.tw/Default.aspx?tabid=131&itemid=36074&rmid=514 8 October 2017 23 May 2017 President of the Republic of China The President held an international press conference after attending the meeting between the leaders of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.Su 7 November 2015 zh:习近平同马英九会面 http://www.gwytb.gov.cn/topone/201511/t20151107_10992051.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20171008130503/http://www.gwytb.gov.cn/topone/201511/t20151107_10992051.htm 8 October 2017 23 May 2017 Taiwan Affairs Office Jiang Xi Jinping meets with Ma Ying-jeou.8 November 2015 zh:馬爭取國際空間習釋善意 http://www.chinatimes.com/newspapers/20151108001150-260102 https://web.archive.org/web/20161130052532/http://www.chinatimes.com/newspapers/20151108001150-260102 30 November 2016 23 May 2017 China Times Ma Seeks International Space; Xi Signals Goodwill Official interpretations President Ma Ying-jeou said he believed that the exchange of views between the two sides has attracted global attention and has a "symbolic significance" as a historical milestone; on the other hand, its specific content and conclusions cover key issues between the two sides and have "substantive significance". He said the discussion of the 1992 Consensus between the leaders of the two sides on such occasions can be regarded as another important milestone in cross-strait relations. He promoted the meeting between the leaders of the two sides, "which is also to pave the way for the next president, no matter where he comes from." The two sides have reached a consensus on ensuring the stability and status quo of the Taiwan Strait at the meeting. He said "The bridge has been built and anyone can get on the bridge as long as he abides by the traffic rules." 4 October 2016 zh:總統出席「第69屆工業節慶祝大會」 http://www.president.gov.tw/Default.aspx?tabid=131&itemid=36101&rmid=514 https://web.archive.org/web/20170608104708/http://www.president.gov.tw/Default.aspx?tabid=131 8 June 2017 23 May 2017 President of the Republic of China President Attends the 69th Industrial Day Celebration Taiwanese Premier Mao Chi-kuo said that this meeting demonstrates the objective fact of the existence of the Republic of China, namely, "the two sides do not recognize each other's sovereignty, nor do they deny each other's governing authority", which helps to consolidate the peaceful status quo across the Taiwan Strait for more than seven years and build a more stable institutionalized cross-strait relationship; the "Ma–Xi meeting" is also a major historical milestone in the development of cross-strait relations after 66 years of separation across the sea since 1949.5 December 2016 zh:毛揆：「馬習會」彰顯中華民國存在的客觀事實 將持續推動落實相關成果 http://www.ey.gov.tw/News_Content2.aspx?n=F8BAEBE9491FC830&sms=99606AC2FCD53A3A&s=71C9A425D895906F https://web.archive.org/web/20170323103103/http://www.ey.gov.tw/News_Content2.aspx?n=F8BAEBE9491FC830&sms=99606AC2FCD53A3A&s=71C9A425D895906F 23 March 2017 23 May 2017 Executive Yuan Premier Mao: The "Ma-Xi Meeting" highlights the objective fact of the Republic of China's existence; efforts to implement the relevant outcomes will continue. Taiwan Affairs Office director Zhang Zhijun introduced that this meeting is a reaffirmation of the 1992 Consensus which embodies the one-China principle as a common political foundation, which is of great significance to the future stable development of cross-strait relations; it also shows the world that Chinese people on both sides of the strait are fully capable and wise enough to solve their own problems. The Mainland Affairs Council stated that this meeting laid the foundation for a regular exchange mechanism between leaders of both sides of the Taiwan Strait in the future, and was an important beginning for the further institutionalization of cross-strait relations. It will help to solidify the institutionalized regular interaction model between the two sides and enhance mutual trust between them. Mainland Affairs Minister Andrew Hsia introduced that this meeting maintained "peace across the Taiwan Strait", created a historical model for the stability of the Taiwan Strait and the region, deepened the institutional development of cross-strait relations, and enhanced mutual trust between the two sides. During the meeting between the leaders of the two sides, Ma Ying-jeou fully explained the meaning of "1992 Consensus, One China with Different Interpretations", fully demonstrating the sovereignty of the Republic of China and safeguarding the dignity of Taiwan, and maintaining the status quo of the Taiwan Strait. He said Ma Ying-jeou was also the first president to speak to the mainland leaders about the Republic of China, the Constitution of the Republic of China, the 1992 Consensus, One China with Different Interpretations, and the fact that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait were separated by the sea, prompting the mainland to face up to the fact that the Republic of China exists. Post-meeting press conference thumb|Post-meeting press conference from Taiwan side.Following the meeting, both sides held separate 30-minute press conferences. The mainland side held its conference first, led by Taiwan Affairs Office Director Zhang Zhijun. Zhang conveyed words from Xi that the meeting was a new page in history for cross-strait relations. He reiterated Xi's four points to Ma, which are adhering to the 1992 Consensus, developing cross-strait peace, expanding the effects of the prosperity to more public segments and cooperatively pursuing the Chinese renaissance.Hsieh Chia-chen Chen Christie 7 November 2015 Ma, Xi reach consensus on upholding '1992 consensus': official http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511070021.aspx 7 November 2015 19 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151119171213/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511070021.aspx live Central News Agency Zhang added that Xi agreed to establish the cross-strait hotline that can help both sides communicate with each other, avoid miscalculation and also to deal during emergencies and important matters.Hsieh Chia-chen Low Y. F. 7 November 2015 Xi agrees to Ma's proposal on cross-strait hotline http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511070029.aspx 7 November 2015 12 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151112000723/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511070029.aspx live Central News Agency Taiwan's participation in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank was also encouraged.7 November 2015 Xi welcomes Taiwan's bid to join AIIB https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/201511070038 27 September 2026 Central News Agency en-US Xi told Ma that both sides are one family, emphasizing the same cultural and blood lineages of both sides of the Taiwan Strait and the improved relations over the past seven years. Ma told Xi that both sides should respect each other's value and way of life, and stating his five remarks, which are consolidating the 1992 Consensus, downgrading tension by solving problems peacefully and establishing cooperative efforts to revitalize the Chinese nation.Chiao Yuan-Ming 7 November 2015 Cross-strait leaders meet after 66 years of separation The China Post http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/china-taiwan-relations/2015/11/07/450352/Cross-strait-leaders.htm dead 7 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151110044804/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/china-taiwan-relations/2015/11/07/450352/Cross-strait-leaders.htm 10 November 20157 November 2015 China and Taiwan leaders hail historic talks BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-34742680 7 November 2015 7 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151107103608/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-34742680 live Huang Tai-lin 8 November 2015 Ma trumpets 'one China,' peace Taipei Times http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/11/08/2003631952 8 November 2015 9 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151109082831/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/11/08/2003631952 live thumb|Ma Ying-jeou holds an international press conference after the meeting. Ma began a press conference at 4:50 pm, during which he highlighted the importance of the fine details of the 1992 Consensus. At Ma Ying-jeou's international press conference, a table card with the ROC flag and the title "President" was placed on it. Scholar Chen Yixin pointed out that this would not have been possible without the basis of "mutual non-denial of governance" between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.zh:馬習會 學者：中華民國主權地位伸張 http://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/201511070333-1.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20151108185321/http://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/201511070333-1.aspx 8 November 2015 7 November 2015 7 November 2015 Central News Agency Ma-Xi Meeting: Scholars Say Republic of China's Sovereignty Status Was Asserted At the press conference, Ma Ying-jeou answered questions about the mainland's missile deployment against Taiwan, the establishment of cross-strait hotlines, mainland students going to Taiwan for undergraduate studies, and Taiwan's international participation.7 November 2015 zh:馬習會後 馬總統國際記者會致詞全文 http://www.cna.com.tw/news/firstnews/201511075024-1.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20151108192316/http://www.cna.com.tw/news/firstnews/201511075024-1.aspx 8 November 2015 9 November 2015 Central News Agency Full Text of President Ma's Remarks at the International Press Conference Following the Ma-Xi Meeting He also made part of the discussion content of the closed-door meeting public. Pointing out that the atmosphere of the meeting was harmonious, Ma said that Xi's words were conducive to the practicalities of cross-strait matters. He said that both sides talked about consolidating the 1992 Consensus, and adherence to the One-China policy, but maintained that both sides are free to interpret its meaning. However, he mentioned that the 1992 Consensus was reached on the basis of "different interpretation" of "One China", not "two Chinas, one China and one Taiwan, or Taiwan independence," none of which are permitted under the ROC Constitution.Hsieh Chia-chen Wu Lilian 7 November 2015 President Ma finds Xi 'pragmatic, flexible and frank' http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201511070030.aspx 7 November 2015 10 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151110043353/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201511070030.aspx live Central News Agency Dinner At 5:30 p.m., the leaders from both leaders had dinner at the hotel. The dinner included cold dishes such as sliced pork with gold foil, abalone slices and crispy melon with flavored sauce, hot dishes such as Hunan-style stir-fried lobster with green garlic, grouper with bamboo leaves and XO glutinous rice, Hangzhou-style Dongpo pork and stir-fried asparagus with lily bulbs. The staple food was Sichuan Dan Dan noodles, and the desserts were osmanthus sugar snow frog dumplings and fruit platter. zh:馬習會晚宴 四川擔擔麵是主食 http://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/201511070306-1.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20170920142453/http://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/201511070306-1.aspx 20 September 2017 23 May 2017 7 November 2015 Central News Agency Sichuan Dandan noodles served as the main course at the Ma-Xi summit banquet. Regarding the wines served at the banquet, the Taiwanese side brought two bottles of 58-degree premium Kinmen Kaoliang liquor produced by Kinmen Distillery on 27 September 1990; Kinmen was site of the Battle of Guningtou during the Chinese Civil War and the First and Second Taiwan Strait Crises, representing the state of cross-strait exchanges turning from war to peace. They also had eight jars of Matsu Laojiu; the mainland Chinese side brought Guizhou Maotai liquor. 28 June 2016 zh:馬習晚宴酒 緣起金門協議象徵和平 http://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/201511070279-1.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20171123210052/http://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/201511070279-1.aspx 23 November 2017 23 May 2017 Central News Agency The Ma-Xi Dinner Wine: Rooted in the Kinmen Agreement as a Symbol of Peace The two Kaoliang wine bottles presented by Kao Hua-chu (ROC) were produced in 1990, the year the Kinmen Agreement was signed.Huang Hui-min Hsieh Chia-chen Chen Christie 7 November 2015 'Liquor of peace' from former battlefield served at Ma-Xi dinner http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511070047.aspx 7 November 2015 8 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151108174904/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511070047.aspx live Central News Agency They also drank moutai, and rice wine produced in Matsu.Hsieh Chia-chen Chen Jay 8 November 2015 Ma shares his impressions of Chinese leader http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511080009.aspx 11 November 2015 9 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151109035047/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511080009.aspx live Central News Agency Ma Ying-jeou mentioned to Xi Jinping his statement, "I have served as President of the Republic of China for seven years." Xi Jinping also said to Ma Ying-jeou, "Was your Presidential Office Building the same as the Governor-General's Office during the Japanese occupation?"Chen 9 November 2015 zh:習近平酒後吐真言 追問馬英九：你們總統府？ http://n.yam.com/yam/politics/20151109/20151109380098.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151226044856/http://n.yam.com/yam/politics/20151109/20151109380098.html 26 December 2015 23 May 2017 Yam.com Yingxuan Xi Jinping spoke candidly after drinking, asking Ma Ying-jeou: "Your Presidential Office?" They split the bill upon finishing the meal. Xi and Ma sat next to each other at a round table to avoid having someone sitting in the host position at the head of a rectangular table.8 November 2015 Going Dutch with China's President – Taiwan President Ma recounts dinner with Xi Jinping The Straits Times Reuters http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/going-dutch-with-chinas-president-taiwan-president-ma-recounts-dinner-with-xi-jinping 11 November 2015 10 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151110203038/http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/going-dutch-with-chinas-president-taiwan-president-ma-recounts-dinner-with-xi-jinping live To Xi Jinping's left, in order, were Tseng Yung-chuan, Li Zhanshu, Andrew Hsia, Zhang Zhijun, Hsiao Hsu-tsen, Chen Yuan- feng, Wu Mei-hung, Ting Hsueh-hsiang, Chiu Kun-hsuan, Yang Jiechi, Kao Hua-chu, and Wang Huning. The cost of the banquet was split equally between the two parties. When Tseng Yung-chuan, then Secretary-General of the Presidential Office, toasted Xi Jinping, he did not address him by his official title of "General Secretary" or "President of the State," but when he toasted Ma Ying-jeou, he addressed him as "President."9 November 2015 zh:馬英九的算盤 https://tw.news.yahoo.com/blogs/society-watch/%E9%A6%AC%E8%8B%B1%E4%B9%9D%E7%9A%84%E7%AE%97%E7%9B%A4-120812873.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151117031143/https://tw.news.yahoo.com/blogs/society-watch/%E9%A6%AC%E8%8B%B1%E4%B9%9D%E7%9A%84%E7%AE%97%E7%9B%A4-120812873.html 17 November 2015 10 November 2015 Yahoo News Huang Weihan Ma Ying-jeou's Calculations Gifts were also exchanged. Xi Jinping gave Ma Ying-jeou an artwork by mainland Chinese painter Liu Dawei (刘大为 劉大爲 no). Xi received a ceramic Formosan blue magpie by Lee Kuo-chin (李國欽 李国钦 t no, cmn-Latn Lǐ Guóqīn) from Ma, meant to exemplify the uniqueness of Taiwan.Miao Tsung-han Jeffrey Wu 8 November 2015 Ma-Xi meeting gift: Xi gives Ma a painting by famous Chinese painter http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511080012.aspx 11 November 2015 9 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151109035057/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511080012.aspx live Central News Agency Return trip At 7:20 p.m., the banquet ended, and Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou went to Changi Airport to catch their flights back to Beijing and Taipei respectively.zh:習近平專機 停馬總統專機旁 http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151107004563-260409 https://web.archive.org/web/20151108215508/http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151107004563-260409 8 November 2015 7 November 2015 7 November 2015 China Times Xi Jinping's special plane parked next to President Ma's special plane.zh:馬習會 兩岸領導人專機也比鄰而停 http://udn.com/news/story/1/1300050-%E9%A6%AC%E7%BF%92%E6%9C%83-%E5%85%A9%E5%B2%B8%E9%A0%98%E5%B0%8E%E4%BA%BA%E5%B0%88%E6%A9%9F%E4%B9%9F%E6%AF%94%E9%84%B0%E8%80%8C%E5%81%9C https://web.archive.org/web/20151109181006/http://udn.com/news/story/1/1300050-%E9%A6%AC%E7%BF%92%E6%9C%83-%E5%85%A9%E5%B2%B8%E9%A0%98%E5%B0%8E%E4%BA%BA%E5%B0%88%E6%A9%9F%E4%B9%9F%E6%AF%94%E9%84%B0%E8%80%8C%E5%81%9C 9 November 2015 8 November 2015 7 November 2015 United Daily News Ma-Xi Meeting: Aircraft of Cross-Strait Leaders Parked Side-by-Sidezh:馬習會 兩岸「空軍一號」另類同台 https://tw.mobi.yahoo.com/news/%E9%A6%AC%E7%BF%92%E6%9C%83-%E5%85%A9%E5%B2%B8-%E7%A9%BA%E8%BB%8D-%E8%99%9F-%E5%8F%A6%E9%A1%9E%E5%90%8C%E5%8F%B0-215041956.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160305214225/https://tw.mobi.yahoo.com/news/%E9%A6%AC%E7%BF%92%E6%9C%83-%E5%85%A9%E5%B2%B8-%E7%A9%BA%E8%BB%8D-%E8%99%9F-%E5%8F%A6%E9%A1%9E%E5%90%8C%E5%8F%B0-215041956.html 5 March 2016 23 May 2017 7 November 2015 Ma-Xi Meeting: An Unconventional Joint Appearance by Cross-Strait "Air Force Ones" United Daily News Before leaving, Ma Ying-jeou had a tea party with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the latter's invitation. zh:與習晚宴後 馬與新加坡總理李顯龍茶敘 http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/focus/paper/930582 https://web.archive.org/web/20151109044108/http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/focus/paper/930582 9 November 2015 8 November 2015 8 November 2015 Liberty Times After dinner with Xi, Ma met Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong for tea. zh:馬習會後　李顯龍邀馬英九茶敘 http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20151107/728210/ https://web.archive.org/web/20151110013157/http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20151107/728210/ 10 November 2015 8 November 2015 7 November 2015 Apple Daily Lee Hsien Loong Invites Ma Ying-jeou for Tea After Ma-Xi Meeting At 8 p.m., Xi Jinping's plane took off first, and after Ma Ying-jeou finished his meeting with Lee Hsien Loong, his plane took off at 9 p.m.zh:馬習專機併排停 習近平先行離去 http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20151107/728142/ https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113337/http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20151107/728142/ 4 March 2016 23 May 2017 7 November 2015 Apple Daily Special planes for Ma and Xi parked side-by-side; Xi Jinping departed first.19 December 2016 zh:習馬車隊先後抵機場 習近平先起飛 http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/1501132 https://web.archive.org/web/20171022002715/http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/1501132 22 October 2017 23 May 2017 Liberty Times Xi and Ma's motorcades arrive at the airport successively; Xi takes off first. Reactions Republic of China (Taiwan) Government and the Kuomintang thumb|Kuomintang legislator Lai Shyh-bao conducting a press conference on the eve of the meeting.During an international news conference prior to the meeting, President Ma said that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait should continue to mitigate their animosity, avoid deviating from the right path and expand exchanges and cooperation. He asserted that the meeting was not for his legacy or for improving the popularity of the Kuomintang, but for the good of the next generation.Lu Hsin-hui Wu Lilian 5 November 2015 Ma hopes both sides will continue to cut animosity, deepen exchanges http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511050016.aspx 6 November 2015 8 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208154549/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511050016.aspx live Central News Agency Foreign Minister David Lin said the Ma–Xi meeting will focus on cross-strait peace and stability without involving any political negotiations nor leading to any downgrading of Taiwan's status, but that it would be held under the principle of equality and dignity with proper courtesy.Tang Pei-chun Low Y. F. 5 November 2015 Ma-Xi talks to focus on cross-strait peace: MOFA http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511050019.aspx 6 November 2015 8 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208105756/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511050019.aspx live Central News Agency The Kuomintang described the meeting as a "milestone" in Cross-Strait relations.Hsieh C. C. Lee Hsin-Yin Ma-Xi meeting 'milestone' in cross-strait relations: KMT http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201511040020.aspx 4 November 2015 8 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208175837/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201511040020.aspx live 4 November 2015 Central News Agency Vice President Wu Den-yih said at the event that the Xi–Ma meeting could reduce the hostility between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.zh:吴敦义谈“习马会”：两岸可降低敌对状况 http://finance.chinanews.com/tw/2015/11-07/7611114.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20160305024329/http://finance.chinanews.com/tw/2015/11-07/7611114.shtml 5 March 2016 7 November 2015 7 November 2015 China News Service Wu Den-yih on the "Xi-Ma Meeting": Cross-Strait tensions can be reduced. Minister of Economic Affairs John Deng said that the Xi–Ma meeting would be helpful for joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Minister of Finance Chang Sheng-ford and Financial Supervisory Commission chairman Tseng Ming-chung believed that the Xi–Ma meeting would help the future economic development of both sides of the Taiwan Strait.zh:马习会／财金首长：有助台股与经贸协定 http://cnnews.rti.org.tw/m/news/detail/?recordId=232034 https://web.archive.org/web/20180202141401/http://cnnews.rti.org.tw/m/news/detail/?recordId=232034 2 February 2018 4 November 2015 2 February 2018 Radio France Internationale Ma-Xi Meeting / Finance and Economic Officials: Beneficial for Taiwan Stocks and Economic-Trade Agreements Foreign Minister David Lin said in response to a question from the Legislative Yuan’s National Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee that the international community views the "Xi–Ma meeting" in a positive and affirmative way. He added that the main theme of the trip is to consolidate peace and maintain the status quo, which is in line with everyone’s expectations. He also said that the meeting itself represents a positive development and that the Xi–Ma meeting should make APEC "smoother".zh:馬習會已規劃一段時間　林永樂：看好對APEC有正面影響 http://www.ettoday.net/news/20151105/591608.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20151105194434/http://www.ettoday.net/news/20151105/591608.htm 5 November 2015 5 November 2015 5 November 2015 ETtoday The Ma-Xi meeting has been in the planning stages for some time; Lin Yung-lo anticipates a positive impact on APEC. Kuomintang Chairman and presidential candidate Eric Chu stated that the meeting between leaders from both sides of the Taiwan Strait is a very important milestone for cross-strait relations. Chu indicated that if elected president, he would be willing to continue meeting with Xi Jinping. Lin Yi-hua, chairman of the Kuomintang's Cultural and Communications Committee, also stated that based on the 1992 Consensus, the meeting between leaders from both sides should be a major watershed moment in the transition from resolving confrontation to peaceful development of cross-strait relations, marking a significant step towards a stage of cooperation and mutual benefit. On the evening of 3 November 2015, at around 11 p.m., Legislative Yuan president Wang Jin-pyng was preparing to go to bed when he was asked by the media and learned of the matter.5 November 2015 zh:馬習會 王：前晚媒體詢問才知 http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/focus/paper/929779 https://web.archive.org/web/20151127042252/http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/focus/paper/929779 27 November 2015 5 November 2015 Liberty Times Ma-Xi Meeting: Wang Says He Only Learned of It When Asked by Media the Night Before He issued a statement expressing his support for any dialogue that is conducive to cross-strait peace and regional stability. He said that the public is highly concerned about cross-strait relations and hopes that this meeting will meet the expectations of the people and be successfully completed. He also said that the meeting between the leaders of the two sides must be based on equality and dignity.zh:馬習會將登場　王金平發表聲明三點呼籲 http://n.yam.com/nownews/politics/20151104/20151104370412.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151127033528/http://n.yam.com/nownews/politics/20151104/20151104370412.html 27 November 2015 4 November 2015 4 November 2015 Yam.com Ma-Xi Meeting Set to Take Place; Wang Jin-pyng Issues Statement with Three-Point Appeal On 4 November, Kuomintang legislator Ting Shou-chung stated on Facebook that in the field of international politics, the whole world supports replacing confrontation with negotiation and resolving differences through communication, which is a universally recognized good thing. On the same day, the Kuomintang caucus in the Legislative Yuan expressed its support for the Ma–Xi meeting, launched a petition, and held a press conference to refute the "black box" claim. Lai Shih-pao, executive director of the Kuomintang Policy Committee, said that the Ma–Xi meeting was held on Saturday, and the Executive Yuan reported to the Legislative Yuan three days earlier, which complied with the oversight regulations. Kuomintang legislator Lin Yu-fang criticized the DPP: "Both sides are equal in dignity, what are the DPP yelling about?"zh:藍委駁斥馬習會黑箱說 嗆綠營：鬼叫什麼？ http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151104002737-260401 https://web.archive.org/web/20151106232528/http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151104002737-260401 6 November 2015 7 November 2015 4 November 2015 China Times KMT Lawmaker Rebuts Claims of "Backroom Deal" Regarding Ma-Xi Meeting, Snaps at DPP Camp: "What Are You Squawking About?" On 7 November, Ma Ying-jeou relayed Xi Jinping's statement at a press conference following the conclusion of the cross-strait leaders' meeting: "The missile deployment is not aimed at Taiwan."7 November 2015 zh:馬習會》馬英九轉述習近平說法：飛彈部署非針對台灣 http://www.storm.mg/article/73337 https://web.archive.org/web/20170823021555/http://www.storm.mg/article/73337 23 August 2017 22 August 2017 The Storm Media On 9 November, Major General Luo Shaohe, military spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of China, stated at a regular press conference: "China's military deployment against Taiwan is a fact and a phenomenon," and expressed: "We hope to demonstrate goodwill towards Taiwan."9 November 2015 zh:大陸對台軍事部署　國防部：這是事實、現象 https://www.nownews.com/news/20151109/1875990 https://web.archive.org/web/20170823023753/https://www.nownews.com/news/20151109/1875990 23 August 2017 22 August 2017 NOWnews Mainland military deployments targeting Taiwan — Ministry of National Defense: These are facts and observable phenomena. Democratic Progressive Party thumb|The DPP legislative caucus held a press conference to condemn the Ma-Xi meeting. Presidential candidate and incumbent chairwoman of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) (and eventually Ma's successor as president) Tsai Ing-wen called the proposed meeting a manipulation of the January elections and described the decision-making process as opaque.Loa Lok-sin 5 November 2015 Tsai sees 'manipulation' in play Taipei Times http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/11/05/2003631718 6 November 2015 8 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208080914/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/11/05/2003631718 live She added that the meeting has caused a wave of questions and public doubts as people have grown to mistrust the administration's plan for cross-strait relations. The Liberty Times echoed Tsai's concerns that parliament and the public had been excluded from the decision-making. After the meeting, Tsai criticized President Ma for making no reference to preserving Taiwan's democracy and freedom.7 November 2015 Taiwan's main opposition leader disappointed with Xi-Ma meeting Reuters https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-taiwan-dpp-idUSKCN0SW0EX20151107#LqXFAqCjycKSbpGx.97 10 November 2015 9 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151109213525/http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/11/07/us-china-taiwan-dpp-idUSKCN0SW0EX20151107#LqXFAqCjycKSbpGx.97 live She maintained that only the upcoming elections can decide Taiwan's future.Hung Faith Blanchard Ben 8 November 2015 Taiwan opposition says only democracy can decide future Reuters https://www.reuters.com/article/china-taiwan-idUSKCN0SX07O20151108#atgmEIquVr6kZysY.97 10 November 2015 19 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151119023641/http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/11/08/china-taiwan-idUSKCN0SX07O20151108#atgmEIquVr6kZysY.97 live She said "President Ma Ying-jeou is about to leave office, and the people of Taiwan will absolutely not allow him to limit Taiwan's future for personal political gain as he prepares to leave office. He has no right to make promises he cannot fulfill. Furthermore, a meeting between leaders from both sides of the Taiwan Strait is a major event involving Taiwan's dignity and national interests. Letting the people know this in such a chaotic and hasty manner is detrimental to Taiwan's democratic politics." She also emphasized that Taiwan's future cannot be used as a temporary election tactic, proposing three principles: "equal dignity," "openness and transparency," and "no political preconditions." She also stated that if elected, she would not rule out meeting with Xi Jinping under these three principles. In addition, Tsai Ing-wen also stated on Facebook that "the president should represent the country and the people in foreign affairs and must embody the common will of the people. However, President Ma's performance at the Ma–Xi meeting yesterday disappointed and even angered many people. Because, for the people of Taiwan, the only 'historical record' left by the Ma–Xi meeting in the international community is President Ma's self-satisfied handshake. Taiwan's democracy was completely absent from beginning to end, and the existence of the Republic of China was nowhere to be seen." She also pointed out that Taiwan's strong backing is the votes in the hands of the people. She encouraged the people of Taiwan to "replace this regime with their votes" in next year's general election.5 November 2015 zh:蔡：不容馬卸任前框限台灣未來 http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/focus/paper/929763 https://web.archive.org/web/20151106133107/http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/focus/paper/929763 6 November 2015 5 November 2015 Liberty Times Tsai: Ma Must Not Constrain Taiwan's Future Before Leaving Officezh:“习马会”民进党无从置喙 蔡英文酸溜溜提“三原则” http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/Xinwen/wucongzhihui-11042015045547.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151208123826/http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/Xinwen/wucongzhihui-11042015045547.html 8 December 2015 4 November 2015 4 November 2015 Radio Free Asia DPP Has No Grounds to Object to “Xi-Ma Meeting”; Tsai Ing-wen Sourly Cites “Three Principles” Tsai Ing-wen also stated that if elected president, she would not rule out arranging a "Tsai-Xi meeting" under the three principles of "open and transparent information, equal dignity, and no political preconditions".zh:蔡英文：若當選 不排除蔡習會 http://udn.com/news/story/8946/1296658-%E8%94%A1%E8%8B%B1%E6%96%87%EF%BC%9A%E8%8B%A5%E7%95%B6%E9%81%B8-%E4%B8%8D%E6%8E%92%E9%99%A4%E8%94%A1%E7%BF%92%E6%9C%83 https://web.archive.org/web/20151108005611/http://udn.com/news/story/8946/1296658-%E8%94%A1%E8%8B%B1%E6%96%87%EF%BC%9A%E8%8B%A5%E7%95%B6%E9%81%B8-%E4%B8%8D%E6%8E%92%E9%99%A4%E8%94%A1%E7%BF%92%E6%9C%83 8 November 2015 9 November 2015 6 November 2015 United Daily News Zheng Hongbin Tsai Ing-wen: Does not rule out a Tsai-Xi meeting if elected.zh:蔡英文：如果当选不排除“习蔡会” http://news.ifeng.com/a/20151105/46121573_0.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20151108033143/http://news.ifeng.com/a/20151105/46121573_0.shtml 8 November 2015 5 November 2015 5 November 2015 Phoenix Television Tsai Ing-wen: Does not rule out a "Xi-Tsai meeting" if elected.thumb|The Legislative Yuan's plenary session was boycotted by the Democratic Progressive Party due to the Ma–Xi meeting.DPP spokesperson Cheng Yun-peng stated that this is a serious matter, and the timing is open to discussion; "Ma Ying-jeou must clearly explain the situation to the public. During his re-election campaign, Ma promised not to meet with Chinese leaders for four years, yet now a meeting hastily and secretly has been arranged. What is the nature of the Ma–Xi meeting? What is its purpose? Why the rush? What will the format and arrangements be? What will he say and do? Ma also stated that the Ma–Xi meeting must be conducted "under the needs of the nation, with the support of the people, and under the supervision of the legislature," yet the public was only informed of it in a surprise manner just before departure. This again highlights the Ma administration's habitual disregard for democracy, avoidance of oversight, and "black box operations," which is unacceptable to the people." Ker Chien-ming, the DPP caucus whip in the Legislative Yuan, said that neither he nor the DPP caucus had received prior notification from the executive branch or Legislative Yuan Speaker Wang Jin-pyng that Premier Mao Chi-kuo and Presidential Office Secretary-General Tseng Yung-chuan would be visiting Wang Jin-pyng today. He expressed his strong protest on behalf of the DPP caucus against President Ma Ying-jeou’s secretive and opaque actions. He also believed that this was a political framework unilaterally agreed upon by the KMT and the CCP, which the people of Taiwan could not accept.zh:未獲事前告知馬習會 民進黨團嚴正抗議 http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151104002802-260407 https://web.archive.org/web/20151107013128/http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151104002802-260407 7 November 2015 4 November 2015 4 November 2015 China Times DPP Caucus Lodges Strong Protest Over Lack of Prior Notice Regarding Ma-Xi Meeting When interviewed by the radio, DPP Secretary-General Wu Chao-hsieh criticized Ma Ying-jeou for "operating in secrecy" and said that Ma Ying-jeou’s visit to Singapore to meet with Xi Jinping on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Singapore and the mainland may be harmful to Taiwan. However, he also said that the DPP would not organize a group to protest in Singapore and would not "oppose China at every turn". The DPP would monitor the Ma–Xi meeting in Taiwan.zh:談馬習會 吳釗燮：不會逢中必反 http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151105002933-260407 https://web.archive.org/web/20151106013130/http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151105002933-260407 6 November 2015 5 November 2015 5 November 2015 China Times Wu Jaushieh on Ma-Xi Meeting: We Will Not Oppose China for the Sake of Opposition On 4 November, DPP legislator Huang Wei-che said that the Ma–Xi meeting was like a Singaporean version of the "September 3rd military parade," meaning Ma Ying-jeou was being inspected by Xi Jinping. The Presidential Office claimed that no agreements would be signed, so what was the purpose of the meeting? Was it merely for historical recognition? Is this the level of Ma Ying-jeou expected? Huang Wei-che urged Ma Ying-jeou not to sign any agreements or discuss any concrete plans without authorization.zh:深夜宣布馬習會　賴振昌批：偷偷摸摸，成何體統 http://www.ettoday.net/news/20151104/591046.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20180110190007/https://www.ettoday.net/news/20151104/591046.htm 10 January 2018 4 November 2015 4 November 2015 ETtoday Late-night announcement of Ma-Xi meeting; Lai Chen-chang criticizes: "Underhanded and undignified." On 5 November, DPP legislator Chen Ting-fei criticized President Ma Ying-jeou for not following standard operating procedures in handling the Ma–Xi meeting, which was completely unacceptable to the people. She urged Ma to immediately "pull back from the brink," explain clearly to the people and the legislature, and accept supervision. She stressed that the Ma–Xi meeting had a huge backlash from the people and would have a great negative impact on the Kuomintang's general election next year.'zh:馬習會 陳亭妃：人民無法接受 http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/1498598 https://web.archive.org/web/20151109124400/http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/1498598 9 November 2015 5 November 2015 Liberty Times 5 November 2015 Ma-Xi Meeting: Chen Ting-fei Says the Public Cannot Accept It On 6 November, DPP legislator Chen Chi-mai released a poll report obtained from the Mainland Affairs Council after President Ma Ying-jeou’s international press conference on the Ma–Xi meeting. He posted that "even the poll is a black box" and accused the poll of being "a huge lie!"zh:8成民眾支持馬習會？陳其邁：民調騙很大！ http://udn.com/news/story/1/1297021-8%E6%88%90%E6%B0%91%E7%9C%BE%E6%94%AF%E6%8C%81%E9%A6%AC%E7%BF%92%E6%9C%83%EF%BC%9F%E9%99%B3%E5%85%B6%E9%82%81%EF%BC%9A%E6%B0%91%E8%AA%BF%E9%A8%99%E5%BE%88%E5%A4%A7%EF%BC%81 https://web.archive.org/web/20151107115524/http://udn.com/news/story/1/1297021-8%E6%88%90%E6%B0%91%E7%9C%BE%E6%94%AF%E6%8C%81%E9%A6%AC%E7%BF%92%E6%9C%83%EF%BC%9F%E9%99%B3%E5%85%B6%E9%82%81%EF%BC%9A%E6%B0%91%E8%AA%BF%E9%A8%99%E5%BE%88%E5%A4%A7%EF%BC%81 7 November 2015 6 November 2015 United Daily News 6 November 2015 Do 80% of the public support the Ma-Xi meeting? Chen Chi-mai: The poll is totally misleading! Third parties thumb|Supporters of the Green Party-Social Democratic Party Alliance and the Free Taiwan Party protest against Ma Ying-jeou and the Ma-Xi meeting outside the Legislative Yuan.Huang Kun-huei, chairman of the Taiwan Solidarity Union (TSU), pointed out that President Ma broke his promise, sacrificed Taiwan's interests for personal fame, and conducted the meeting in secrecy, disregarding the parliament and trampling on the people. He ordered the TSU caucus to boycott the meeting and never endorse it. The youth division of the TSU, formerly the third largest political party in Taiwan, threw colored smoke bombs over the cordons surrounding the Presidential Office Building and holding signs that read "The Ma–Xi meeting is a black box meeting, and the KMT and the CCP are selling out Taiwan."zh:馬習會／台聯：全面杯葛 http://news.rti.org.tw/news/detail/?recordId=232167 https://web.archive.org/web/20151117030303/http://news.rti.org.tw/news/detail/?recordId=232167 17 November 2015 4 November 2015 4 November 2015 Radio Taiwan International Ma-Xi Meeting / TSU: Total Boycott They shouted slogans to oppose the Ma–Xi meeting and were immediately arrested by the police and taken to the police station for further interrogation.zh:抗議馬習會 台聯青年軍府前丟煙霧彈被逮 http://news.ftv.com.tw/NewsContent.aspx?ntype=class&sno=2015B0416AAA https://web.archive.org/web/20160305193839/http://news.ftv.com.tw/NewsContent.aspx?ntype=class&sno=2015B0416AAA 5 March 2016 4 November 2015 4 November 2015 Formosa News TSU Youth Wing members arrested for throwing smoke bombs in front of the Presidential Office to protest the Ma-Xi meeting. Its spiritual leader, Lee Teng-hui, said that Ma Ying-jeou's term has ended, but the agreement on cross-strait relations will not be left to the next president to arrange.19 December 2016 zh:馬習會為兩岸搭橋？ 李登輝：將卸任的總統沒有正當性 - 政治 - 自由時報電子報 http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/1500647 https://web.archive.org/web/20171021182223/http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/1500647 21 October 2017 23 May 2017 Liberty Times Did the Ma-Xi meeting build a bridge across the Taiwan Strait? Lee Teng-hui: A president about to leave office lacks legitimacy – Politics – Liberty Times Netzh:馬習會提九二共識 將了蔡英文一軍 - 中時電子報 http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151107003866-260401 https://web.archive.org/web/20170313084351/http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151107003866-260401 13 March 2017 23 May 2017 7 November 2015 China Times Ma-Xi Meeting Raises the "1992 Consensus," Putting Tsai Ing-wen in a Tight Spot – China Times On 4 November, the TSU Legislative Yuan caucus held a press conference to criticize Ma's announcement late on 3 November that he would go to Singapore for the "Ma–Xi meeting" as "unseemly". Among them, the caucus whip Lai Chen-chang said that the "Ma–Xi meeting" is a meeting between our country's head of state, which is a very serious matter, but our Ma Ying-jeou has made it like a secret affair between young lovers. Deputy caucus whip Yeh Chin-ling said that Taiwan can no longer tolerate the Kuomintang and that they should get out of Taiwan. New Power Party (NPP) Chairman Huang Kuo-chang expressed strong protest on Facebook, accused Ma of attempting to burnish his legacy at the expense of changing the direction of national security policy, and trampling on Taiwan's democracy and sovereignty by bypassing the Legislative Yuan. He argued that Ma's trip would violate his 2011 promises in which Ma said that he would not meet with Chinese leaders if re-elected. He also called on the public to protest in front of the Legislative Yuan.zh:在野黨抗議馬習會 立院外聚集舉牌抗議 http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20151104/725281/ https://web.archive.org/web/20160304202750/http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20151104/725281/ 4 March 2016 4 November 2015 4 November 2015 Apple Daily Opposition parties protest the Ma-Xi meeting; demonstrators gather outside the Legislative Yuan holding placards. Social Democratic Party chairman Fan Yun said "Ma doesn't have any mandate for surprising us with this meeting – ever since last year's Sunflower Movement, it has been clear that the handling of cross-strait relations by the governing party is not trusted by the people." She said that President Ma’s actions violated the oath under Article 48 of the Constitution, and that the trip had no basis in popular opinion. She demanded that Kuomintang Chairman Eric Chu expel Ma from the party. Green Party Taiwan co-convener Lee Ken-cheng added it was not clear whether Ma had made concessions to arrange the meeting. Lee further stated that calling a meeting about 70 days before the general elections, made it "obvious that China wants to use this to interfere with Taiwan's elections."zh:馬習會》綠社聯盟：停止馬習會、國會彈劾馬英九 http://www.storm.mg/article/73016 https://web.archive.org/web/20151107010634/http://www.storm.mg/article/73016 7 November 2015 4 November 2015 The Storm Media 4 November 2015 Ma-Xi Meeting: Green-Social Democratic Alliance calls for halting the meeting and parliamentary impeachment of Ma Ying-jeou. The Green Society protested against Ma Ying-jeou's attack on the people of Taiwan on the night of 3 November, saying that he suddenly announced the Ma–Xi meeting a few days before the trip, completely keeping the legislature in the dark. They filed complaints against Ma Ying-jeou for treason with foreign powers at the Supreme Court Prosecutor's Office and the High Prosecutor's Office. Lawyers Li Yanrong and Zhan Shungui said that the meeting and negotiation between the leaders of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait involves national sovereignty and should be supervised by the legislature in advance. They said Ma Ying-jeou made an appointment to meet with Xi Jinping, the leader of mainland China, without going through the relevant procedures of the Legislative Yuan, which they said clearly violated Articles 104, 113 and 114 of the Criminal Code, and that his exit from the country should be restricted.5 November 2015 zh:「馬習會」將登場 綠社盟告發馬英九涉外患罪 http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/1497991 https://web.archive.org/web/20151106001834/http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/1497991 6 November 2015 5 November 2015 Liberty Times As the "Ma-Xi Meeting" approaches, the Green Social Democratic Party has filed a complaint accusing Ma Ying-jeou of the crime of colluding with a foreign power.5 November 2015 zh:馬習將密會 綠社盟告發馬英九涉犯外患罪 要求限制出境 https://www.peopo.org/news/290573 https://web.archive.org/web/20151107111740/http://www.peopo.org/news/290573 7 November 2015 5 November 2015 PeoPo Citizen News Ma-Xi Secret Meeting: Green Social Democratic Alliance Accuses Ma Ying-jeou of Treason Against the State, Demands Travel Ban James Soong, chairman of the People First Party and presidential candidate, said that he believed the meeting between Ma and Xi as leaders of both sides of the Taiwan Strait will help deepen cross-strait exchanges. However, he also criticized the lack of transparency in the process and questioned whether Ma and Xi had made any private promises. He said he believed that the Ma government should explain this clearly to the ruling and opposition parties and the public.zh:馬習會 宋楚瑜質疑：是否有私下承諾？ http://newtalk.tw/news/view/2015-11-04/66371 https://web.archive.org/web/20151107224544/http://newtalk.tw/news/view/2015-11-04/66371 7 November 2015 6 November 2015 4 November 2015 Newstalk Ma-Xi Meeting: James Soong Questions Whether There Were Private Commitments New Party Chairman Yok Mu-ming wrote to the China Times, saying that Ma Ying-jeou had taken the right path and called on all presidential candidates to visit mainland China. He also criticized Tsai Ing-wen for not being qualified to criticize Ma Ying-jeou for "doing things behind closed doors".zh:蔡英文最沒資格批黑箱　郁慕明：先前訪美日有公開嗎？ http://www.ettoday.net/news/20151105/591818.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20151106033012/http://www.ettoday.net/news/20151105/591818.htm 6 November 2015 5 November 2015 5 November 2015 ETtoday Tsai Ing-wen is the least qualified to criticize a lack of transparency—Yu Mu-ming asks: Were her previous visits to the U.S. and Japan made public? Hsu Hsin-ying, chairperson of the Minkuotang and vice-presidential candidate, said that she was pleased to see President Ma Ying-jeou meet with Xi Jinping in a dignified manner, but she also raised three questions: "Is President Ma Ying-jeou doing this for himself or for the 23 million people of Taiwan?"; Why not "open the door and take the main road", causing public doubts. At the same time, she also questioned DPP Chairperson Tsai Ing-wen: If Tsai is elected president, will she meet with the mainland leaders? If she does meet, what identity and form will she use? If she does not meet, what platform will the DPP use to maintain cross-strait peace?5 November 2015 zh:馬習會將登場 民國黨：應談實質內容 http://udn.com/news/story/1/1294809-馬習會將登場-民國黨：應談實質內容 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304205242/http://udn.com/news/story/1/1294809-%E9%A6%AC%E7%BF%92%E6%9C%83%E5%B0%87%E7%99%BB%E5%A0%B4-%E6%B0%91%E5%9C%8B%E9%BB%A8%EF%BC%9A%E6%87%89%E8%AB%87%E5%AF%A6%E8%B3%AA%E5%85%A7%E5%AE%B9 4 March 2016 2 February 2018 United Daily News Ma-Xi Meeting Set to Take Place; Minkuotang: Substantive Issues Should Be Discussed5 November 2015 zh:馬習會　民國黨：馬總統、蔡主席『你只想到你自己？』 http://www.nownews.com/n/2015/11/05/1870125 https://web.archive.org/web/20151106053505/http://www.nownews.com/n/2015/11/05/1870125 6 November 2015 7 November 2015 NOWnews Ma-Xi Meeting — Minkuotang: President Ma, Chairperson Tsai — "Are you only thinking of yourselves?" Former Kuomintang legislator and now independent Chi Kuo-tung criticized Ma Ying-jeou’s behavior as going to see his lover without his parents’ consent, comparing it to "eloping".zh:馬習會7日新加坡登場　紀國棟痛批：私奔見情郎的行為 http://www.ettoday.net/news/20151104/591032.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20151104070041/http://www.ettoday.net/news/20151104/591032.htm 4 November 2015 4 November 2015 4 November 2015 ETToday News Ma-Xi Meeting to Take Place in Singapore on the 7th; Chi Kuo-tung Blasts It as "Eloping to Meet a Lover" Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je said that Ma Ying-jeou's mention of the One China principle at the meeting was "sick". He also believed that since the mainland's Taiwan Affairs Office Director Zhang Zhijun held the press conference, Ma Ying-jeou should have asked Andrew Hsia to hold it. He also said that the 1992 Consensus was ambiguous and did not solve the problem.Wang 8 November 2015 zh:馬習會／馬英九提一中原則　柯文哲批：頭殼壞掉！ http://www.nownews.com/n/2015/11/08/1875221 https://web.archive.org/web/20151110192002/http://www.nownews.com/n/2015/11/08/1875221 10 November 2015 9 November 2015 zh-tw Dingjun NOWnews Ma-Xi Meeting: Ma Ying-jeou brings up the "One China" principle; Ko Wen-je blasts him: "He's lost his mind!" He quoted the Diamond Sutra, "One should abide nowhere and give rise to the mind", to comment that one should not meet for the sake of meeting. However, he did not deny that the Ma–Xi meeting would help reduce cross-strait hostility. 9 November 2015 zh:馬習會 柯文哲：有助降低兩岸敵意 http://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/201511090117-1.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20151122231425/http://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/201511090117-1.aspx 22 November 2015 9 November 2015 Central News Agency Ma-Xi Meeting — Ko Wen-je: Helps Reduce Cross-Strait Hostility Civil society The Chinese National Federation of Industries, Taipei Chamber of Commerce, and Allied Association for Science Park Industries, all of which are Taiwanese business organizations, expressed support for the meeting, which is perceived to help improve Taiwan's economic prospects.Lin Meng-ju Chang Jackson Huang Frances 4 November 2015 Business groups perceive Ma-Xi meeting positive for cross-strait ties http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511040016.aspx 4 November 2015 5 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151105025537/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511040016.aspx live Central News Agency Others such as a number of intellectuals and legal experts in Taiwan published articles calling on the Legislative Yuan to initiate impeachment proceedings against Ma, as they argue the handling of the meeting has violated the requirements of the due Constitutional procedures. Some scholars also asked for the intervention of the legislative body and the Constitutional Court to prevent Ma from attending the meeting. On the summit day, hundreds of angry protesters walked along a three-kilometer route from the Ministry of Economic Affairs building to the Presidential Office, condemning Ma's warm exchange with many fearing that Taiwan's democracy is being excessively influenced by China. "I believe this is getting to the level of treason." said Lin Hsiu-hsin, vice chairman of the Taiwan Association of University Professors. Protests also occurred at the Legislative Yuan and Taipei Songshan Airport.Loa Lok-sin 8 November 2015 Protesters, police injured in overnight demonstrations Taipei Times http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/11/08/2003631954 8 November 2015 9 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151109082841/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/11/08/2003631954 live Public opinion On 6 November 2015, before the Ma–Xi meeting, a poll was released by the Cross-Strait Policy Association showing that 56.7% of the public supported a meeting between leaders from both sides of the Taiwan Strait; the support rate for the "Ma–Xi meeting" was 43.9%, while 32.2% of the public disapproved, with those under 40 years old mostly holding a critical attitude.zh:民調：僅43.9%贊成馬習會 http://newtalk.tw/news/view/2015-11-06/66475 https://web.archive.org/web/20151121025845/http://newtalk.tw/news/view/2015-11-06/66475 21 November 2015 6 November 2015 6 November 2015 Newtalk News Poll: Only 43.9% Approve of Ma-Xi Meetingzh:馬習會前夕民調：民眾支持兩岸領導人會面 高於支持馬習會 http://www.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=5072210 https://web.archive.org/web/20151120212018/http://www.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=5072210 20 November 2015 9 November 2015 CommonWealth Magazine 7 November 2015 Poll ahead of Ma-Xi meeting: Public support for a meeting between cross-strait leaders is higher than support for the Ma-Xi meeting itself. This contradictory phenomenon can be inferred from the public's distrust of Ma Ying-jeou himself, which greatly reduced the support rate for the Ma–Xi meeting.zh:民調解讀》民眾支持兩岸領導人會面但不支持馬習會 原因是不信任馬英九 http://www.storm.mg/article/73260 https://web.archive.org/web/20151107215122/http://www.storm.mg/article/73260 7 November 2015 6 November 2015 6 November 2015 The Storm Media Poll Analysis: Public Supports a Meeting Between Cross-Strait Leaders but Opposes the "Ma-Xi Meeting" Due to Distrust of Ma Ying-jeou. On 9 November, a poll was released after the "Ma–Xi meeting" showing that 48.5% of the public were dissatisfied with Ma Ying-jeou's performance, while 39.6% of the public were satisfied. 46.8% of the respondents believed that Ma Ying-jeou did not safeguard the sovereignty and interests of the Republic of China, while 32.9% of the respondents believed that he did safeguard sovereignty. In the presidential election, Tsai Ing-wen's support remained in the lead, rising slightly by 3.4 percentage points from 45.2% in the 18 October survey to 48.6%; Eric Chu's support was 21.4%, about the same as the previous 21.9%; while James Soong's support dropped to 8.3%, down 5.5 percentage points from the previous survey; the proportion of respondents who did not express an opinion increased by 8%.zh:兩岸政策協會民調︰馬習會後 蔡升至48.6％ http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/paper/931089 https://web.archive.org/web/20151115233005/http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/paper/931089 15 November 2015 10 November 2015 8 November 2015 Liberty Times Cross-Strait Policy Association Poll: Tsai Rises to 48.6% After Ma-Xi Meeting A public opinion poll by the Kuomintang Legislative Yuan caucus after the Ma–Xi meeting shows that 46.1% of respondents approve of the Ma–Xi meeting, while 21% disapprove.8 November 2015 zh:國民黨團民調：46.1%贊成馬習會 48.1％認有助兩岸和平 http://udn.com/news/story/1/1300868-%E5%9C%8B%E6%B0%91%E9%BB%A8%E5%9C%98%E6%B0%91%E8%AA%BF%EF%BC%9A46.1%EF%BC%85%E8%B4%8A%E6%88%90%E9%A6%AC%E7%BF%92%E6%9C%83-48.1%EF%BC%85%E8%AA%8D%E6%9C%89%E5%8A%A9%E5%85%A9%E5%B2%B8%E5%92%8C%E5%B9%B3 https://web.archive.org/web/20151121142521/http://udn.com/news/story/1/1300868-%E5%9C%8B%E6%B0%91%E9%BB%A8%E5%9C%98%E6%B0%91%E8%AA%BF%EF%BC%9A46.1%EF%BC%85%E8%B4%8A%E6%88%90%E9%A6%AC%E7%BF%92%E6%9C%83-48.1%EF%BC%85%E8%AA%8D%E6%9C%89%E5%8A%A9%E5%85%A9%E5%B2%B8%E5%92%8C%E5%B9%B3 21 November 2015 9 November 2015 United Daily News KMT Caucus Poll: 46.1% Support Ma-Xi Meeting; 48.1% Believe It Aids Cross-Strait Peace According to an ETtoday poll, after the Ma–Xi meeting, 46% of the public believed it would help stabilize cross-strait peace, while 39.3% believed it would not.zh:馬習會　國民黨團民調：46.1％贊成 http://news.rti.org.tw/news/detail/?recordId=232911 https://web.archive.org/web/20151121023347/http://news.rti.org.tw/news/detail/?recordId=232911 21 November 2015 8 November 2015 Radio Taiwan International 8 November 2015 Ma-Xi Meeting: KMT Caucus Poll Shows 46.1% in Favor After the Ma–Xi meeting, according to a Sanlih News poll, 34.9% of the public were dissatisfied with Ma Ying-jeou's performance at the meeting, 26.4% were satisfied, and 38.7% did not express their opinion. In addition, 43.3% of the public believed that the Ma–Xi meeting would help cross-strait peace, while 36.7% believed that it would not help. After the Ma–Xi meeting, the support of DPP presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen rose significantly to 46.7%, far ahead of KMT's Eric Chu (19.0%) and PFP's James Soong (11.4%), which remained at a low level.zh:馬習會後　《三立民調》：蔡英文支持度首突破45% http://www.setn.com/News.aspx?NewsID=104997 https://web.archive.org/web/20151119073401/http://www.setn.com/News.aspx?NewsID=104997 19 November 2015 8 November 2015 SET News 9 November 2015 Post-Ma-Xi Meeting: *SET News* Poll Shows Tsai Ing-wen's Approval Rating Surpass 45% for the First Time TISR Taiwan Index poll showed that after the Ma–Xi meeting, 73% of the public supported regular meetings between leaders across the Taiwan Strait, regardless of which party is in power (president), while 14.5% expressed disapproval. Through cross-analysis, 88.3% of the public with a pan-blue political leaning supported the meeting, and 68.9% of the public with a pan-green political leaning supported it. 30.2% of the public believed that Ma Ying-jeou had done a good job in defending our country's sovereignty and dignity, while 52.7% believed that he had not done so; in addition, 56.2% believed that Ma Ying-jeou could not represent the opinions of the respondents.zh:台灣指標民調：73%支持兩岸元首定期會面 http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20151112/731220/ https://web.archive.org/web/20151119025044/http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20151112/731220/ 19 November 2015 16 November 2015 12 November 2015 Apple Daily Taiwan Indicator Survey: 73% Support Regular Meetings Between Cross-Strait Leaders On 18 November, the New Taiwan Policy Research Institute released a telephone poll conducted by Trend Survey Company, showing that 54.8% of the public were dissatisfied with Ma Ying-jeou's performance at the Ma–Xi meeting, while 30.4% were satisfied. 64.3% of the public disagreed with the one-China principle proposed by Ma Ying-jeou, while 22.9% agreed. 56.0% of the public were worried that Taiwan would become part of China after the Ma–Xi meeting, while 38.8% said they were not worried. Regarding Xi Jinping's statement that "the missile deployment is comprehensive and not targeted at the people of Taiwan," 72.8% of the public did not believe Xi Jinping's response to the missile deployment, while 18.5% said they believed him. After the Ma–Xi meeting, 62.4% of the public were dissatisfied with the Kuomintang's performance, while 19.6% were satisfied. 42.0% of the public were satisfied with the DPP's performance, while 37.8% were dissatisfied. Regarding the public's self-identity and stance on unification or independence, after the Ma–Xi meeting, the proportion of people who identified as Taiwanese was 87%, and the proportion of people who identified as Chinese was 6.1%.zh:馬習會 智庫民調：54.8％不滿意馬的表現 http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/1512132 https://web.archive.org/web/20151119143041/http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/1512132 19 November 2015 18 November 2015 18 November 2015 Liberty Times Lin Weifeng Ma-Xi Meeting: Think Tank Poll Shows 54.8% Dissatisfied with Ma's Performance The proportions of people who believed that Taiwan should be independent or unified in the future were 61.4% and 12.3% respectively, which did not change much overall. Among them, 98.0% of people aged 20–29 identified as Taiwanese and only 2% identified as Chinese. 80% of young people aged 20–29 believed that Taiwan should be independent in the future, which was higher than 70% in September of this year.zh:馬習會反效果!年輕世代台獨支持創新高 http://www.storm.mg/article/74113 https://web.archive.org/web/20151119153447/http://www.storm.mg/article/74113 19 November 2015 18 November 2015 The Storm Media 18 November 2015 Ma-Xi Meeting Backfires! Support for Taiwan Independence Among Younger Generation Hits Record High People's Republic of China (Mainland) Yu Zhengsheng, the Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, said at the Zijinshan Summit of Cross-Strait Entrepreneurs in Nanjing that the "Xi–Ma meeting" will be held in Singapore on 7 November, which is an important positive news for enterprises on both sides of the strait.zh:俞正声：“习马会”对两岸企业都是重要的利好消息 http://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_1392849 https://web.archive.org/web/20151104221615/http://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_1392849 4 November 2015 4 November 2015 Wu Jingjing 4 November 2015 The Paper Yu Zhengsheng: The "Xi-Ma meeting" is significant, positive news for businesses on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Zhao Bo Sun Bin Taiwan Affairs director Zhang Zhijun said that this was the first meeting between leaders from both sides of the Taiwan Strait since 1949, which would elevate cross-strait exchanges to a new level and open up new prospects for the development of cross-strait relations.zh:张志军：两岸领导人会面将把两岸交往提升到新高度 http://news.xinhuanet.com/tw/2015-11/04/c_1117041823.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20151105223100/http://news.xinhuanet.com/tw/2015-11/04/c_1117041823.htm 5 November 2015 4 November 2015 Hua Chunying, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a regular press conference that maintaining peaceful development of cross-strait relations is in the interests of both sides of the Taiwan Strait and is also conducive to regional and global peace and stability.zh:2015年11月4日外交部发言人华春莹主持例行记者会 http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/web/fyrbt_673021/t1311866.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20151118212612/http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/web/fyrbt_673021/t1311866.shtml 18 November 2015 5 November 2015 4 November 2015 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on November 4, 2015 Zheng Jianbang, the eldest grandson of the anti-Japanese war hero Zheng Dongguo and vice chairman of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang, said on 6 November that "the Xi–Ma meeting is a milestone breakthrough in the history of cross-strait relations, which will enhance the confidence of people on both sides of the strait in the peaceful development of cross-strait relations and promote the deepening development of cross-strait relations on the basis of the one-China principle." He said, "In the past seven years, cross-strait relations have greatly eased. The fact that the leaders of both sides of the strait sat down together to discuss the present and future of cross-strait relations is itself a significant event." Huang Zhixian, a member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and executive vice chairman of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League, said in an interview with China News Service in Beijing on 6 November regarding the Xi–Ma meeting, "We feel that cross-strait relations have truly taken a big step forward." Wu Guozhen, vice chairman of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League, said in an interview that the Xi–Ma meeting was a "major move" at a critical moment, and that cross-strait relations should achieve mutual benefit and win-win results. Yang Yizhou, vice president of the All-China Federation of Taiwan Compatriots, also said in an interview that the meeting between leaders from both sides of the Taiwan Strait is an important milestone in consolidating the achievements of cross-strait relations and creating a better future. It is the common expectation of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and will surely be recorded in history.zh:民革中央、台盟中央、全国台联人士：“习马会”标志两岸关系重大进展 http://www.chinanews.com/tw/2015/11-07/7610810.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20151107220005/http://www.chinanews.com/tw/2015/11-07/7610810.shtml 7 November 2015 7 November 2015 7 November 2015 China News Service Representatives from the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang, the Central Committee of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League, and the All-China Federation of Taiwan Compatriots stated that the Xi-Ma meeting marked a significant development in cross-strait relations. Zhu Weidong, deputy director of the Institute of Taiwan Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said in a telephone interview with a reporter from China News Service on 4 November that "'The Xi–Ma meeting' will send a clear and powerful signal to people at home and abroad, namely that all parties on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should do their utmost to safeguard the overall situation of peaceful development across the Taiwan Strait built on the basis of the '1992 Consensus' and opposition to 'Taiwan independence,' do their utmost to safeguard the political positioning and cooperation foundation of both sides of the Taiwan Strait belonging to one China, and will never allow any force inside or outside the island to obstruct or undermine this status quo and development process."Yang zh:大陆涉台专家朱卫东：“习马会”将向海内外传递强有力信号 http://tw.people.com.cn/n/2015/1105/c14657-27780078.html https://web.archive.org/web/20180202141402/http://tw.people.com.cn/n/2015/1105/c14657-27780078.html 2 February 2018 7 November 2015 Liu 5 November 2015 People's Daily Mainland expert on Taiwan affairs Zhu Weidong: The "Xi-Ma meeting" will send a strong signal to audiences at home and abroad. Ni Yongjie, Executive Deputy Director of the Shanghai Institute of Taiwan Studies and Editor-in-Chief of Taiwan Strait Studies, stated that economic globalization and cross-strait economic integration are inevitable trends and should be viewed positively. Clinging to outdated practices or circumventing the large mainland Chinese market will make it difficult for Taiwan's economy to find a way forward. Ni believes that Taiwan should adopt an open attitude and complement the mainland's strengths, such as combining relevant industrial chains on both sides, establishing a clear division of labor, and leveraging Taiwan's advantages in talent and service industries to achieve common development across the Taiwan Strait. Tang Yonghong, director of the Institute of Economics at the Taiwan Research Institute of Xiamen University, also believes that cross-strait economic exchanges can only form a cooperative pattern of mutual interdependence and common interests if they are open to each other on an equal footing. He also said, "Currently, mainland investment in Taiwan is still subject to many restrictions, and Taiwan should further relax these restrictions. This will not only benefit cross-strait economic cooperation, but also create more job opportunities for the people of Taiwan." zh:大陆学者吁台方持开放态度 促两岸互利共赢 http://www.chinanews.com/tw/2015/11-03/7604294.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20151106222230/http://www.chinanews.com/tw/2015/11-03/7604294.shtml 6 November 2015 7 November 2015 3 November 2015 China News Service Mainland scholars urge Taiwan to adopt an open attitude and promote mutually beneficial cross-strait cooperation. International reactions European Union: The European External Action Service stated that "Saturday’s first-ever meeting in Singapore […] is an encouraging step, demonstrating the level of trust that has been built through the ongoing process of rapprochement" and that "The EU looks forward to the continuation of the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, to the benefit of the people on both sides of the Strait". 9 November 2015 EU hails 'encouraging' rapprochement between China and Taiwan https://www.euractiv.com/news/eu-hails-encouraging-rapprochement-between-china-and-taiwan/ 27 September 2026 Euractiv en-GB Belgium: Former Prime Minister Mark Eyskens said: "The historic handshake between the leaders of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and the development of cross-strait relations can serve as the best example for all parties to conflicts in the world." "No matter which party is in power next year, it would be foolish and shameful to decide to abandon the current peaceful status quo."7 November 2015 zh:馬習會 比國前總理：和平對話最佳範例 http://n.yam.com/cna/international/20151107/20151107378339.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151208144208/http://n.yam.com/cna/international/20151107/20151107378339.html 8 December 2015 9 November 2015 Yam.com Ma-Xi Meeting: Former Belgian Prime Minister Calls It a Prime Example of Peaceful Dialogue Japan: The Japanese government said that "It is hoped that the two sides can resolve the issue peacefully through direct dialogue."zh:日本稱將注視 “習馬會”雙方的對話 http://www.tdm.com.mo/c_news/radio_news.php?id=273624 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208150230/http://www.tdm.com.mo/c_news/radio_news.php?id=273624 8 December 2015 4 November 2015 TDM (Macau) Japan says it will closely watch the dialogue between the two sides at the "Xi-Ma meeting." The Yomiuri Shimbun reported on 8 November 2015 that Japan hoped the Ma–Xi meeting would help ease tensions in East Asia, but also took a cautious approach, fearing that the two sides would stand together on the Senkaku Islands dispute and historical issues related to Japan, such as visits to the Yasukuni Shrine and comfort women, and jointly resist Japan. The report quoted a Japanese official as saying that all parties were working together to stop Beijing, whether in the East China Sea or the South China Sea, but the situation may change now. A person close to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that Japan's real thoughts, anxiety and sense of crisis are very strong, and they are worried that Ma Ying-jeou may join Beijing in opposing Japan in order to boost Kuomintang's approval rating.zh:馬習會 美表鼓勵 日警戒 http://www.appledaily.com.tw/appledaily/article/headline/20151109/36889309/ https://web.archive.org/web/20151119015319/http://www.appledaily.com.tw/appledaily/article/headline/20151109/36889309/ 19 November 2015 10 November 2015 9 November 2015 Ma-Xi Meeting: U.S. Encourages, Japan Remains Wary Apple Daily Singapore: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong congratulated President Ma Ying-jeou on breaking through cross-strait relations.9 November 2015 zh:馬英九、李顯龍臉書外交　李顯龍再賀馬突破兩岸關係 http://www.nownews.com/n/2015/11/09/1874636 https://web.archive.org/web/20151112003943/http://www.nownews.com/n/2015/11/09/1874636 12 November 2015 9 November 2015 NOWnews Ma Ying-jeou and Lee Hsien Loong Engage in Facebook Diplomacy; Lee Again Congratulates Ma on Cross-Strait Breakthrough The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the meeting is a milestone in the history of cross-strait relations since 1949. As a close and longstanding friend of both mainland China and Taiwan, Singapore was happy to facilitate and be the venue for their direct dialogue.MFA Spokesman's Comments in response to media queries on the announcement of the meeting between the Leaders from the two sides of the Taiwan Strait on 7 November 2015 https://www.mfa.gov.sg/content/mfa/media_centre/press_room/pr/2015/201511/press_201511040.printable.html?status=1 20 March 2017 20 March 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170320232304/https://www.mfa.gov.sg/content/mfa/media_centre/press_room/pr/2015/201511/press_201511040.printable.html?status=1 live 7 November 2015 Ministry of Foreign Affairszh:外交部：新加坡乐于协调及成为两岸领导人对话地点 http://www.zaobao.com/realtime/singapore/story20151104-545205 4 November 2015 4 November 2015 Lianhe Zaobao Foreign Ministry: Singapore willing to facilitate and serve as the venue for dialogue between leaders from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. United Kingdom: Chris Patten, the Conservative politician who became the last governor of Hong Kong, said that the meeting was clearly set up to confer advantage to the Kuomintang in the forthcoming presidential elections. He however added that "peaceful reunification of the mainland and Taiwan remains unlikely, unless it takes place – as China continues to promise – on the basis of one country, two systems. But the Taiwanese cannot be very reassured by what they see happening today in Hong Kong, which was promised the same thing before its return to China in 1997."Patten Chris Chris Patten 11 November 2015 Chris Patten: A Chinese Dinner for Two http://asia.nikkei.com/Viewpoints/Perspectives/A-Chinese-Dinner-for-Two https://web.archive.org/web/20151125151213/http://asia.nikkei.com/Viewpoints/Perspectives/A-Chinese-Dinner-for-Two 25 November 2015 27 September 2026 Nikkei Asia en United States: The White House expressed cautious welcome to the meeting.3 November 2015 White House cautious on historic China-Taiwan meeting https://news.yahoo.com/white-house-cautious-historic-china-taiwan-meeting-200700481.html https://web.archive.org/web/20220604193222/https://news.yahoo.com/white-house-cautious-historic-china-taiwan-meeting-200700481.html 4 June 2022 27 September 2026 Agence France-Presse en-US4 November 2015 zh:白宫回应“馬習会”重申坚持一个中国政策：欢迎改善关系举措 http://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_1392792 https://web.archive.org/web/20170707162845/http://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_1392792 7 July 2017 23 May 2017 zh The Paper White House responds to "Ma-Xi meeting," reiterating adherence to the "One China" policy and welcoming moves to improve relations. The U.S. State Department also welcomed the meeting between the leaders of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and the historic improvement in cross-strait relations over the past few years, which has benefited the United States and the entire region and encouraged the governments of both sides to continue constructive dialogue on the basis of mutual respect.Meeting Between Cross-Strait Leaders http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2015/11/249295.htm# https://web.archive.org/web/20151208071104/http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2015/11/249295.htm 8 December 2015 9 November 2015 United States Department of State 7 November 2015 Kirby John John Kirby (admiral) State Department spokesperson Elizabeth Trudeau stated that the U.S. expected "constructive dialogue" to occur,Chang Ria Wu Jeffrey 4 November 2015 U.S. encourages 'constructive dialogue' ahead of Ma-Xi meeting http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511040015.aspx 4 November 2015 8 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208100055/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511040015.aspx live Central News Agency though no statements were announced upon the conclusion of the meeting.Lee Shu-hua Chang S.C President Ma to meet China's Xi in Singapore Saturday (update) http://focustaiwan.tw/news/afav/201511040001.aspx 4 November 2015 7 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151107010003/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/afav/201511040001.aspx live Central News Agency Matt Salmon, chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said "Congratulations to President Ma for being equal and transparent at the Ma–Xi meeting, and affirm that President Ma is a very responsible leader."zh:美国务院就“习马会”表态：鼓励两岸建设性对话 http://news.ifeng.com/a/20151104/46101518_0.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20151208115833/http://news.ifeng.com/a/20151104/46101518_0.shtml 8 December 2015 4 November 2015 4 November 2015 Phoenix Television US State Department comments on "Xi-Ma Meeting": Encourages constructive cross-strait dialogue. Douglas H. Paal, former director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), said that "The Ma–Xi meeting is a model of the post-Cold War international order."7 November 2015 zh:馬習會 包道格：後冷戰衝突管理典範 http://udn.com/news/story/1/1300181-%E9%A6%AC%E7%BF%92%E6%9C%83-%E5%8C%85%E9%81%93%E6%A0%BC%EF%BC%9A%E5%BE%8C%E5%86%B7%E6%88%B0%E8%A1%9D%E7%AA%81%E7%AE%A1%E7%90%86%E5%85%B8%E7%AF%84 https://web.archive.org/web/20151109200211/http://udn.com/news/story/1/1300181-%E9%A6%AC%E7%BF%92%E6%9C%83-%E5%8C%85%E9%81%93%E6%A0%BC%EF%BC%9A%E5%BE%8C%E5%86%B7%E6%88%B0%E8%A1%9D%E7%AA%81%E7%AE%A1%E7%90%86%E5%85%B8%E7%AF%84 9 November 2015 12 November 2015 United Daily News Ma-Xi Meeting: Douglas Paal Calls It a Model for Post-Cold War Conflict Management Richard C. Bush, former director of the AIT, said "The Ma–Xi meeting itself is a major achievement."Duan zh:談馬習會　卜睿哲：本身就是重大成就 http://news.tvbs.com.tw/politics/news-625170/ https://web.archive.org/web/20151112080847/http://news.tvbs.com.tw/politics/news-625170/ 12 November 2015 12 November 2015 TVBS On the Ma-Xi Meeting, Richard Bush: It Is a Major Achievement in Itself 10 November 2015 Shiyuan Ni Jiahui David Brown, a member of the AIT board, said "Ma Ying-jeou’s mention of the Republic of China and other facts has gradually increased the recognition of the Taipei government by the People’s Republic of China." 10 November 2015 zh:AIT理事：蔡英文對馬習會的聲明有損其探索民共對話 http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151110002314-260401 https://web.archive.org/web/20151112181417/http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20151110002314-260401 12 November 2015 12 November 2015 China Times AIT Official: Tsai Ing-wen's Statement on the Ma-Xi Meeting Undermines Her Efforts to Explore DPP-CCP Dialogue Former National Security Council member Evan S. Medeiros credited the warming of relations that led to the meeting to U.S. President Barack Obama's "pivot to Asia."Cheng Rita Hsu Elizabeth 4 November 2015 Ma-Xi meeting should be applauded: ex-White House official http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201511040017.aspx 4 November 2015 8 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208102528/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201511040017.aspx live Central News Agency Aftermath On 7 November 2025, Ma Ying-jeou posted on Facebook, calling on President Lai Ching-te to return to the political foundation shared by both sides of the Taiwan Strait ten years ago, and hoping that the newly elected Kuomintang chairperson Cheng Li-wun could restart the dialogue mechanism between the KMT and the CCP to promote stability in the Taiwan Strait. Cheng Li-wun expressed her gratitude to former President Ma Ying-jeou and General Secretary Xi Jinping for their determination, sense of responsibility and perseverance in the past, which brought about a macro-level pattern for the world, facilitated peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait during President Ma's eight years in office, and achieved the historic Ma–Xi meeting. She hoped that they would continue to uphold the same beliefs in the future and move forward bravely and firmly on this path of promoting peace.Fang 7 November 2025 zh:「馬習會」10週年 馬期許鄭麗文恢復國共兩黨對話 https://news.pts.org.tw/article/780303 27 September 2026 PTS News zh-Hant-tw Fang 10th Anniversary of the Ma-Xi Meeting: Ma Hopes Cheng Li-wun Will Restore Dialogue Between the KMT and the CPC See also Second Ma–Xi meeting, in 2024 References zh:辜汪會談紀要 1994 Straits Exchange Foundation zh:兩岸新形勢下的國家安全戰略 王高成 2009 zh-Hant 淡江大學國際事務與戰略研究所 9789866717406 External links Chang S.C. 10 November 2015 Full text of President Ma's remarks in meeting with Xi Jinping Central News Agency http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201511100001.aspx 10 November 2015 Coverage of the meeting by the South China Morning Post China Taiwan Singapore Category:Cross-strait relations Category:2015 in Taiwan Category:2015 in Chinese politics Category:2015 in Singapore Category:2015 in international relations Category:November 2015 in Asia Category:2015 diplomatic conferences Category:Ma Ying-jeou Category:Xi Jinping Category:History of the Chinese Communist Party Category:History of the Kuomintang