Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou is in China for a nearly two-week stay. This is a first. Meanwhile, current President Tsai Ing-Wen is on her way to the Americas. From Taipei, Ashish Valentine reports on the significance of these upcoming visits.
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