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The purpose of this study is to explain China-s peaceful development using public diplomacy toward Taiwan along with Chinas focus on increasing its image in the world through Chinese soft power resources. Specifically, this study will identify the influence of Chinese public diplomacy on Taiwan to promote a positive image and increase communication, trade and exchanges. The research method used qualitative methods to describe Chinese public diplomacy towards Taiwan. Data that support this research are obtained using literature studies in scientific journals, data publications, official sites, and other sites. The results showed that in order to win the hearts and minds of the Taiwanese people, Chinas public diplomacy approach has provided open access for Taiwanese students to enter university or work in China. In addition, the economic strength of China has strengthened economic interaction in cross-strait relations with the approval of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) in 2010 which became an important milestone in cross-strait economic development that could develop into a cross- strait free trade agreement.