{
  "id": 15878380,
  "title": "Beijing’s top Taiwan official meets US think tank to reaffirm red lines",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/beijings-top-taiwan-official-meets-us-think-tank-to-reaffirm-red-lines-15878380",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-21T11:00:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
    "slug": "reuters-business-via-scmp",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3371662/beijings-top-taiwan-official-meets-us-think-tank-reaffirm-red-lines"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Beijing's Taiwan Affairs Office director, Song Tao, convened a rare meeting on Tuesday with a delegation from the National Committee on American Foreign Policy, led by its president Susan M. Elliott. The discussion centered on reaffirming red lines regarding Taiwan, amid a broader diplomatic context following high-level summits between Chinese and US leaders. Song emphasized China's commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, urging the US to oppose \"Taiwan independence\" and handle the issue with caution. In response, Elliott underscored the importance of maintaining communication channels, stating that cross-strait exchanges contribute to peace and stability. Beijing continues to view Taiwan as an integral part of its territory, with force as a potential reunification option if necessary. The meeting, facilitated by the Beijing-based Taiwan Affairs Office, marks a significant shift from the previous absence of direct TAO engagements with US counterparts since 2022.",
  "summary": "Beijing’s director of the Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO), Song Tao, has held a rare meeting with a delegation of US scholars that pledged to push for the peaceful development of cross-strait ties. During the meeting in Beijing on Tuesday with a delegation from the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) led by its president and CEO, Susan M. Elliott, Song spoke of a broader diplomatic…",
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Beijing’s top Taiwan official meets US think tank to reaffirm red lines",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/beijings-top-taiwan-official-meets-us-think-tank-to-reaffirm-red-lines",
        "published": "2026-10-21T11:00:11.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}