Song Tao, the director of Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO), held a meeting on Tuesday with a delegation from the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP). The American group, led by CEO Susan M. Elliott, visited Beijing to discuss the current state of cross-strait relations.

According to reports, the meeting took place against the backdrop of recent high-level summits between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. leadership. During the session, Song Tao reiterated Beijing’s established positions regarding Taiwan, often referred to as "red lines," while the American delegation expressed a commitment to fostering peaceful development in the region.

While the meeting is considered a rare point of direct engagement, the specific details regarding the private discussions remain limited. The event is viewed by observers as part of a broader effort to maintain communication channels between the two nations following recent diplomatic tensions. The NCAFP delegation’s visit serves as a platform for academic and policy-oriented dialogue, though it does not represent official U.S. government policy. The meeting highlights the ongoing importance of "track two" diplomacy—unofficial discussions between scholars and experts—in managing the complex relationship between Beijing and Washington regarding the status of Taiwan.