Taiwan Minister Flies to China
Hung Sun-han attends rare meetings in Nanjing amid sensitive cross-strait relations
Taiwan's Labor Minister Hung Sun-han made a rare trip to China, flying into the eastern city of Nanjing on Sunday. He is set to attend meetings in the city on Monday.
The visit is a significant development, given the rarity of such trips by senior Taiwanese officials to China.
## What happens next Hung Sun-han will attend the meetings in Nanjing on Monday, before returning home.
The visit is likely to be closely watched, given the sensitive nature of relations between Taiwan and China.
## Background Taiwan and China have a complex relationship, with China claiming Taiwan as its own territory. Despite this, there are ongoing exchanges and interactions between the two sides, including in areas such as trade and tourism.
The visit by Hung Sun-han is a notable example of this, and may indicate a desire to strengthen ties and cooperation in areas such as labor and employment.
