Cross-strait hostilities have grown since Tsai was elected the island’s leader in 2016 and refused to accept the one-China principle, which subsequently led Beijing to suspend official exchanges with Taipei and step up sabre-rattling against the island.
Questions about whether the island faces a potential cross-strait attack have dominated headlines in recent years, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked renewed speculation about Beijing’s military intentions concerning Taiwan.
Hsiao said that in Ma’s first visit to the mainland at the end of March, he hoped to reduce the chances of a cross-strait conflict by increasing exchanges and understanding between young people from the two sides.
Hsiao said Ma believed young people held the future of cross-strait ties, which was why the foundation invited the group to visit and gain a better understanding of the local situation.
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