The Thin Ice of Diplomacy: Hung Sun han's High Stakes Visit to Beijing The impending visit of Taiwanese Labor Minister Hung Sun han to mainland China has set tongues wagging in diplomatic circles.
As the most senior official from Taiwan under William Lai Ching te's administration to travel to the mainland for Apec events, Hung's trip is being closely watched for any signs of a thaw in the prolonged cross strait standoff.
Hung's visit signifies a calculated risk taken by the Taiwanese government to improve ties with Beijing while maintaining its relationship with Washington.