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A event involving China and Taiwan will take place , November the 7th. Chinese president Xi Jinping and Taiwanese president Ma Ying-Jeou will meet for . It is the first at presidential level between China and Taiwan the end of China's war in 1949. Taiwan is just 180 km from China but their have been difficult for . China believes Taiwan is part of its territory and not a separate nation. Only 22 countries recognise Taiwan as an independent country. Its is one of the more difficult world to solve.

The meeting is a stepping stone to repair decades-old . It could lead to meetings in the future. Special is already in place. The two parties have decided not to use the "president" to address each other. Instead, they will use the word "". Further, the two leaders will not sign any , issue any joint statements or hold a press conference. The meeting is to, "exchange on promoting the peaceful development of…relations". The talks also, "aim to solidify relations between the two and keep the status quo".

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