China and Taiwan’s leaders meet for the first time in 66 years

The leaders of Taiwan and China will meet for the first time in 66 years on Saturday. Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to meet with Taiwan’s President, Ma Ying-jeou, in Singapore. The Wire looks at the relationship between Taiwan and China, and why the meeting is significant.

Speakers:

• from the University of New South Wales
• known as ‘The Airport Economist’
• Tim Harcourt