China & Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party

China: China is a central nation in the summit, involved in trade disputes, technology competition, the Taiwan issue, and discussions regarding the war in Iran.

Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party: The Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party, led by Tsai Ing-wen and Lai Ching-te, advocates for Taiwan's functional independence, which has heightened tensions with China.

China: China exerted 'intense pressure' and 'economic coercion' on Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar, leading to the revocation of flight permits for Lai Ching-te's aircraft. China denies coercion and praises the actions of the African countries, reinforcing its 'one China' principle.

Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party: China's foreign ministry referred to Lai Ching-te's party, the Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party, in its criticism of his visit.

Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party: The Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party, Taiwan's ruling party, was criticized by Xinhua for 'currying favor with the United States' and 'binding the entire island of Taiwan to its catastrophic secessionist chariot', in the context of the 'Justice Mission 2025' drills.

Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party: The Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan believes the United States' diplomacy is its own decision, while Taiwan focuses on securing its national interest and defense systems.

Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party: The Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party, Taiwan's ruling party, views Taiwan as a sovereign country and opposes Beijing's claims. Its attempts to pass a special defense budget have been stalled by the opposition-controlled parliament.

Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party: The Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party's coming to power in Taiwan and its pursuit of 'Taiwan independence' led to the suspension of individual tours from mainland China to Taiwan in 2019.