Hint: it’s not what either Taiwan or China think it means.

The historic 2015 meeting between Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou made a third alternative, beyond unification or separation, more likely.

Beijing issues 31 detailed measures granting Taiwanese people equal treatment with mainlanders.

Taiwan posted higher-than-expected growth in 2017, and is predicting solid numbers for this year as well.

The mainland should go beyond its carrot-and-stick strategy and seek a new consensus with Taiwan.

China’s Taiwan Affairs Office says the “one China principle” is the political basis for ties.

China's president pressed Taiwan’s government to recognize the “1992 Consensus” at the 19th Party Congress.

With Panama deciding to recognize the government in Beijing, Taiwan's list of diplomatic allies continues to shrink.

Subtle changes in official rhetoric may have big ramifications in policymaking.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump finally speak.

Domestic struggles, not cross-strait relations, are contributing to Tsai Ing-wen's falling approval ratings.

Unless Tsai makes a U-turn on the Consensus, cross-strait ties could crumble.

Taiwan and mainland China's similar positions on the South China Sea could provide the basis for a "2016 Consensus."

Taiwan may be ready for a new era in cross-strait ties, despite the economic difficulties that may bring.

Looking at the recent comments by AIT Chairman Raymond Burghardt.

Beijing announces that it suspended cross-strait communications when Tsai Ing-wen assumed office.