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- Taiwan's UN Bid 'Doomed' China Says (Aug 13, 2005)
China has denounced Taiwan's latest attempt to rejoin the United Nations - an effort that Beijing says is 'doomed.'
- China Charges Hong Kong Journalist with Espionage (Aug 5, 2005 Beijing)
China has formally charged a Hong Kong reporter working for a Singapore newspaper with spying for Taiwan.
- Taiwan Holds Military Exercise Based on Chinese Invasion (Jul 27, 2005)
Taiwan's military has launched an exercise aimed at repelling a simulated Chinese invasion.
- China Congratulates New Leader of Taiwan Opposition Party (Jul 17, 2005 Beijing)
China's president has congratulated the newly elected leader of Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party, which favors closer ties with Beijing, in contrast to the independence-leaning ruling party.
- Barroso Presses China on Political Reforms (Jul 15, 2005 Beijing)
A top European Union official visiting China is calling on the Beijing government to introduce more political reforms and to hold a direct dialogue with Taiwan.
- Experts Warn China Capable of Attacking Taiwan (Jun 29, 2005 Washington)
American experts are warning that China is rapidly building up its military so that it will have the capability to attack Taiwan, a separately governed island that Beijing considers part of Chinese territory.
- Taiwan's National Assembly Passes Constitutional Amendments (Jun 7, 2005 Hong Kong)
Taiwan's National Assembly has passed a set of amendments to the island's constitution that analysts say could change Taiwan's political landscape.
- Taiwan Again Seeking WHO Observer Status (May 16, 2005 Geneva)
Senior Taiwanese Officials say global efforts to halt the spread of deadly, newly emerging diseases are being put at risk because of Taiwan's exclusion from the World Health Organization.
- Election Victory a Boost for Taiwan President's Pro-Independence Party (May 15, 2005 Beijing)
Commentators in Taiwanese newspapers say the results of Saturday's special constitutional election in Taiwan have given a boost to President Chen Shui-bian and his pro-independence party.
- Taiwan's Ruling Party Wins Elections for Constitutional Assembly (May 14, 2005)
Taiwan President Chen Shu-bian's Democratic Progressive Party won elections Saturday for a special assembly charged with amending the island's constitution.
- Taiwan Rejects Chinese Offer to Talk (May 13, 2005 Hong Kong)
Taipei has rejected Beijing's offer of talks, saying Taiwan cannot accept China's condition that it first recognize the principle of 'one China.'
- China Renews Offer for Talks with Taiwan Government (May 12, 2005 Beijing)
President Hu Jintao has renewed China's offer to negotiate with rival Taiwan.
- Taiwan Opposition Leader Meets Top Chinese Official (May 12, 2005)
Taiwan opposition leader James Soong has met with the chief of China's Communist Party, President Hu Jintao in Beijing.
- Taiwan Opposition Leader Urges China to Change Strategy (May 11, 2005 Beijing)
Taiwanese opposition leader James Soong, on a visit to China, has urged the Beijing government to change its approach to Taiwan, and stop taking measures that deepen the divide between the two rivals.
- Another Taiwanese Opposition Leader Visits Mainland China (May 5, 2005 Beijing)
Taiwanese politician James Soong arrived in mainland China, saying he wanted to bridge differences between Beijing and Taipei.
- Taiwan President Invites China's Leaders to Visit (May 3, 2005 Hong Kong)
The president of Taiwan has invited China's leaders to visit the island, as Beijing offered economic concessions and a pair of giant pandas as goodwill gestures to its rival.
- Taiwan's President Offers Talks With China (May 2, 2005 Hong Kong)
As Taiwan's leading opposition figure wraps up his historic tour of China, Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian is taking a conciliatory line toward Beijing.
- Taiwan's President Calls for Talks with China (May 1, 2005 Beijing)
Taiwan's president, Chen Shui-bian, is urging China's communist leaders to open direct talks with his government.
- Historic Enemies Meet in Beijing (Apr 29, 2005 Beijing)
Leaders of China's historic enemies, the Communist party and the Taiwan-based Nationalist party, the Kuomintang, have held a historic meeting in Beijing.
- Taiwan's Nationalist Party Leader Prepares for Historic Meeting with Chinese President (Apr 28, 2005 Beijing)
Taiwan's Nationalist Party leader Lien Chan is preparing to deliver a message of peace to Chinese President Hu Jintao.
- Taiwan Nationalist Leader Lien Becomes First to Visit Mainland China Since 1949 (Apr 26, 2005 Beijing)
The head of Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang has arrived in China - the first such visit by a nationalist party leader since the end of the Chinese civil war 56 years ago.
- Taiwan President Okays Opposition Leader's Trip to China (Apr 25, 2005)
Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian has voiced acceptance of opposition leader Lien Chan's planned visit to China.
- Taiwanese Opposition Leader to Meet Chinese President During Mainland Visit (Apr 20, 2005)
Taiwanese opposition leader Lien Chan says he will meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Beijing later this month.
- Taiwan Government Criticizes Opposition Party Dealings With Mainland China (Mar 31, 2005 Beijing)
The Chinese Communist Party and a delegation from Taiwan's opposition Nationalist Party have made a symbolic deal to expand economic cooperation between the island and the mainland.
- Taiwanese Nationalist Party Delegation Visits Mainland China (Mar 28, 2005 Beijing)
A delegation of Taiwan's opposition Nationalist Party is visiting mainland China for the first time since the end of the Chinese civil war 56 years ago.
- Protesters Against China's Anti-Secession Law Rally in Taipei (Mar 26, 2005 Beijing)
Hundreds of thousands of people have rallied in the Taiwanese capital, Taipei, to protest China's passage this month of an anti-secession law.
- Taiwanese Leader to Join Protests Against Chinese Anti-Secession Law (Mar 24, 2005 Beijing)
Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian says he will take part in a planned mass protest against China's newly enacted anti-secession law.
- China Tells EU it Seeks Peaceful Taiwan Solution (Mar 17, 2005 Luxembourg)
China's Foreign Minister, Li Zhaoxing, has told the European Union that his country wants a peaceful solution to the Taiwan issue, despite a new law authorizing force if Taiwan seeks formal independence.
- Taiwan President Calls for Mass Protest Against China's Anti-Secession Law (Mar 16, 2005)
Taiwan's president is calling for one million of his fellow citizens to take to the streets to protest China's new anti-secession law.
- China Lashes Out at Critics of Its Anti-Secession Law (Mar 15, 2005 Beijing)
China fired back at critics of its new anti-secession law, which is widely viewed as a license for the mainland to someday attack Taiwan.
- Chinese Prime Minister says Anti-Secession Law Not a License for War with Taiwan (Mar 14, 2005 Beijing)
China says its anti-secession law, passed Monday at the annual legislative session, is not a license to go war with Taiwan.
- China Unveils Anti-Secession Law, Legalizing Possible Military Assault on Taiwan (Mar 8, 2005 Beijing)
China has unveiled a new anti-secession law that gives Beijing the legal basis to launch an offensive against Taiwan as a last resort.
- US Calls Pending Chinese Legislation on Taiwan Unhelpful (Mar 8, 2005 Washington)
The United States has labeled as unhelpful a Chinese draft law that would effectively authorize the use of force against Taiwan if it takes concrete steps toward independence.
- Taiwan Investigators Identify Suspect in Presidential Shooting (Mar 7, 2005 Hong Kong)
Police in Taiwan say they have identified the 'most likely' suspect in the attempted assassination of President Chen Shui-bian last year.
- China Warns US, Japan Not to Include Taiwan in Defense Pact (Mar 6, 2005)
China has warned that increasing U.S.- Japan military cooperation should be strictly bilateral and not include Taiwan.
- China's Legislative Body Opens Annual Session With Focus on Taiwan, Economic Growth (Mar 5, 2005 Beijing)
Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao has opened the annual legislative session of the National People's Congress with a call for Taiwan's peaceful reunification with China and promises to keep the economy growing at a healthy pace.
- Taiwan Plans Protests in Response to Chinese Anti-Secession Law (Mar 5, 2005 Hong Kong)
Politicians in Taiwan are bitterly denouncing a proposed Chinese law explicitly forbidding any Taiwanese moves toward independence and large protests are planned for Sunday.
- China Urges Taiwan to Recognize One-China Policy (Feb 27, 2005)
China has urged rival Taiwan to recognize its 'one-China' policy as a condition for resuming talks frozen since 1999.
- China Calls for More Direct Charter Flights to Taiwan (Feb 25, 2005 Beijing)
China is calling on Taiwan to allow more direct charter flights between the mainland and the island republic.
- China Objects to Clinton's Taiwan Visit (Feb 24, 2005 Beijing)
China is objecting to former President Bill Clinton's plans to meet Sunday with Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian in Taiwan.
- China and North Korea Blast the US and Japan on Remarks about Taiwan (Feb 21, 2005 Beijing)
China and North Korea have angrily criticized a rare joint statement by the United States and Japan calling for a peaceful resolution of the Taiwan issue.
- US Rules Out Expanding Mutual Security Treaty With Japan (Feb 19, 2005 Washington)
Bush administration officials say the United States and Japan share concerns about the security of Taiwan, but that Washington and Tokyo will not be expanding the scope of their mutual security treaty.
- US, Chinese Military Officials Hold Talks on Defense Cooperation, Taiwan (Feb 1, 2005 Beijing)
U.S. and Chinese military officials have met in Beijing for talks on building cooperation. The topic of Taiwan was high on the agenda.
- Direct Flights between China and Taiwan Take Off for First Time in 56 Years (Jan 29, 2005 Beijing)
Nonstop flights between China and Taiwan took off Saturday for the first time in more than half a century as part of a temporary plan to ease tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
- China Willing To Negotiate With Taiwan, Under the Right Terms (Jan 28, 2005 Taiwan)
China says it is willing to reopen negotiations with rival Taiwan if the island's government halts what Beijing officials see as moves toward independence.
- China Says Trade With Rival Taiwan at Record High, but Relations Still Strained (Jan 26, 2005 Beijing)
China says trade between the mainland and Taiwan reached a record high last year - $ 70 billion.
- Taiwan President Picks New Cabinet Leader (Jan 25, 2005 Beijing)
Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian has chosen Frank Hsieh, a leading member of his pro-independence party, as the government's new premier.
- Taiwan's Cabinet Resigns, No Major Policy Changes Towards Mainland Expected (Jan 24, 2005 Beijing)
The Taiwan cabinet has resigned en masse to pave the way for a new post-election cabinet.
- China and Taiwan Agree on First-Ever Direct Flights (Jan 15, 2005 Beijing)
China and Taiwan have agreed to allow direct commercial flights for a limited time between their territories for the first time in 55 years.
- Beijing Receptive to Direct Flights Between Mainland and Taiwan (Jan 3, 2005 Beijing)
Chinese state media reported Monday that Beijing will consider allowing non-stop flights between Mainland China and Taiwan.
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