China Warms, for Now, to Rival Taiwan

China is testing a friendlier stance, at least for now, toward old foe Taiwan as military moves and a diplomatic squeeze have made the island’s leaders angrier.   On Monday, the first day of annual legislative sessions in Beijing, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang encouraged more economic and cultural exchanges with Taiwan. China advocates “peaceful development” of relations, he added.   His remarks followed China’s release last week of 31 measures that make it easier for Taiwanese...

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