Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday called for a resumption of talks with China and pledged that "anything" can be on the table for discussion.
Relations with Beijing have deteriorated under Taiwan's first female president, whose China-sceptic Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) took office in May after a landslide victory over the Kuomintang party (KMT).
Tsai has refused to accept the concept of "one China", prompting Beijing to cut off all official communication with the island's new government.
China sees self-ruling Taiwan as part of its territory requiring reunification.
In a speech marking Taiwan's National Day, Tsai urged both sides to "set aside the baggage of history and engage in positive dialogue".
"The two sides of the strait should sit down and talk as soon as possible. Anything can be included for discussion," Tsai said.
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