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Taiwan's Ma wins vote but faces tough second termTaipei (AFP) Jan 15, 2012 Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou's re-election is a relief for China and the US, but observers say he could face a tough second term, forced to balance demands from Beijing with fears he is selling out. Beijing-friendly Ma's surprisingly comfortable victory over his China-sceptic challenger on Saturday was greeted with expressions of hope that positive momentum in the island's ties with the mainland can be maintained. China's state media said Ma's win "may open new chances for the peaceful developm ... read more |
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 Economy, not China policy, to decide Taiwan vote Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou has overseen the most dramatic improvement in relations with China in the island's history, but economic anxieties could dash his re-election hopes in next Saturday's vote. ... more | .. |
 Taiwan halts live-fire drills after Kim's death Taiwan on Tuesday ordered a halt to planned live-fire military drills to avoid inflaming regional tensions after the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il, officials said. ... more | .. |
 Taiwan receives two US early warning aircraft Taiwan received two upgraded early warning aircraft from the United States Sunday, the island's airforce said, as part of an arms deal that upset China-US relations. ... more |
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Chinese man takes home-made raft to Taiwan democracy A Chinese man who claimed he wanted to experience Taiwan's democracy first hand was arrested after he tried to reach the island on a home-made styrofoam float, officials said Friday. ... more | .. |
US deputy energy secretary to pay rare Taiwan visit US Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman is to visit Taiwan next week, making him one of the highest ranking US government officials to visit the island in recent years. ... more | .. |
 Taiwan leader says will not discuss China unification Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou on Saturday stressed that he will not discuss unification with China as he sought to ease concerns on his Beijing-friendly policies in the run-up to his reelection bid. ... more | .. |
Top US official makes rare stop in Taiwan USAID chief Rajiv Shah on Thursday became the highest-ranking US official to visit Taiwan since 2006, delighting the island's government but possibly rankling China. ... more |
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Taiwan files US suit to recover diplomatic funds: report Taiwan has sued a Taiwanese-American man in its latest effort to get back $30 million in diplomatic funds which it says was embezzled by him and his business partner, local media said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
 Taiwan opposition candidate vows peace with China The opposition candidate in Taiwan's presidential elections tried to ease fears Tuesday that a victory for her would lead to more tensions with China, saying she would seek peace with Beijing. ... more | .. |
 US House panel urges fighter jet sale to Taiwan A key US House of Representatives panel on Thursday approved bills urging the sale of new F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan and letting its leaders travel more freely to the United States, steps opposed by Beijing. ... more | .. |
Taiwan opposition claims China interfering in polls Taiwan's main opposition claimed Sunday that Beijing was colluding with the country's China-friendly government to ensure its re-election in January polls, triggering a rebuttal from the ruling party. ... more |
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Taiwan says early-warning radar nearing completion Taiwan said Thursday it has begun testing a billion-dollar early warning radar system, designed to give an extra six minutes' warning of any Chinese missile attack, which is nearing completion. ... more | .. |
 China welcomes Taiwan leader's peace plan China on Wednesday welcomed a proposal by Taiwan's president for a peace treaty, but dismissed calls by the island's opposition for a referendum on political talks as a "stunt". ... more | .. |
 Panetta praises China response to Taiwan arms sale US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta on Sunday praised China for what he said was a restrained response to an arms sale to Taiwan, saying he hoped for improved military cooperation with Beijing. ... more | .. |
Taiwan president's China peace plan triggers fury A call by Taiwan's president for a peace treaty with China, made as he campaigns for re-election, has drawn a stormy response and may fail to either win votes or curry favour with Beijing, analysts say. ... more |
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Referendum a must for China treaty: Taiwan leader Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou Thursday moved to reassure voters over his proposals for a peace treaty with China, saying it would only be signed if it was first approved in a referendum. ... more | .. |
 Taiwan ex-leaders blast China treaty proposal Two former Taiwan presidents blasted a proposal by incumbent Ma Ying-jeou to pursue a peace treaty with China, warning it could cause the island to give up its sovereignty to the mainland. ... more | .. |
 Taiwan urges China to remove missiles Taiwan said Tuesday China would have to remove 1,600 missiles targeting the island as a precondition for signing a peace treaty putting a formal end to a civil war fought more than 60 years ago. ... more | .. |
Taiwan president mulls peace treaty with China Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou Monday suggested the island should consider signing a peace treaty with China within the coming decade, formally ending a civil war that has actually been over since 1949. ... more |
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Taiwan plans missile deployment in disputed islands Taiwan's defence minister has backed a plan to deploy advanced missiles in the South China Sea over concerns that rival claimants to disputed islands are building up their arms, a legislator said Thursday. ... more | .. |
Taiwan seeks to swap jailed spies with China Taiwan has been negotiating with China to swap spy agents jailed on both sides despite improving ties, the island's defence minister said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
Rumsfeld urges Taiwan to make known defence needs Former US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld insisted Tuesday that further United States arms sales to Taiwan were needed as China continued with its ambitious military modernisation plans. ... more | .. |
China's Hu calls for reunification with Taiwan China's President Hu Jintao on Sunday called for Taiwan and the Chinese mainland to reunite, as he marked the 100th anniversary of the revolution that ended the nation's long imperial history. ... more |
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