Posts Tagged ‘ mainland ’

Mainland journalists face oppression in Taiwan

TAIPEI – In somewhat of an odd twist, reporters from autocratic mainland China grumble that democratic Taiwan gives them a hard time carrying out their trade. Rigid regulations imposed on them should be scrapped for the sake of a free flow of news across the Taiwan Strait, they say. (read the story…) Related items...

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Beijing blurs divide with Taiwan economy

TAIPEI – Beijing is gearing up its efforts to achieve unification with Taiwan only a few weeks after Ma Ying-jeou of the Kuomintang (KMT), the mainland's favorite candidate, won re-election as Taiwanese president. (read more…) Related items Taiwan says yes to Ma re-election and his "three no's" Taiwan president says peace deal with China...

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Taiwan, China set target of 10m cross-strait tourists by 2014

Taipei (The China Post/ANN) – Tourism officials and travel agents from Taiwan and mainland China yesterday set a target of boosting the total number of people traveling across the Taiwan Strait to more than 10 million in 2014. Major growth momentum is seen to come from a faster rise in mainland tourists coming to...

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Chinese envoy pays rare visit to southern Taiwan

A Chinese envoy on Monday toured a southern Taiwan city, in a rare visit by a top mainland official to the area known for its vehement anti-China sentiment, officials said. (read the story…) Related items Savills Opens Office In Taichung, Sees Rise In Taiwan Projects In Mainland Chinese business travelers look south in Taiwan...

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Taiwan stocks at 5-mth closing high; banks, HTC up

TAIPEI, Feb 4 (Reuters) Taiwan stocks closed up 0.86 percent on Saturday at five-month fresh closing high, led by banking shares, up 4.03 percent, as investors bet on banks benefitting from closer economic ties with mainland China. (continue…) Related items Taiwan stocks fall; real estate rallies again More than 80% of workers are gloomy...

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Ma Ying-jeou's Moment To Boost Business With China

The reelection of Taiwan's president opens doors to improve mainland ties and reinvigorate lagging parts of the economy. (continue…) Related items Ma Ying-jeou's Momentum Ma's Moment To Boost Taiwan's Business With China Ma’s China Deals Up for Judgment as Taiwan’s Voters Go to Polls Taiwan vows to improve ties with mainland Taiwan president fined...

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Ma's Moment To Boost Taiwan's Business With China

The reelection of Taiwan's president opens doors to more business with the mainland. (read the story…) Related items Tens of thousands gather to protest ahead of Taiwan president's inauguration Taiwan's president set to start 2nd term under China's shadow, but with improved economic ties China media: Taiwan relations Taiwan president presses for trade talks...

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Two top Chinese banks to open branches in Taiwan

Taiwan has allowed two major state-controlled Chinese banks to set up branches on the island, the first mainland lenders to do so, according to officials. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan should increase number of medical visas to mainlanders Mainland journalists face oppression in Taiwan Taiwan's 'Love' features romance between star-crossed lovers from opposite...

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Taiwan's hospitals ready for Chinese medical tourists

Taiwan will see its first group of mainland Chinese tourists visiting for the sole purpose of undergoing health checkups and plastic surgery in February. -China Post/ANN (read more here…) Related items EDITORIAL: Taiwan should increase number of medical visas to mainlanders Taiwan should increase number of medical visas to mainlanders Taiwan opened to more...

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Democracy Taiwan's 'best gift' to China: Ma

Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou said this month's presidential vote was the island's "best gift" to China, hailing the potential for the poll to show the path to democracy on the mainland. (read the story…) Related items Ma Says Better Mainland Ties Best Way to Ease Taiwan Dependence Ma Ying-jeou Inauguration: It's Time For Action...

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Chinese firms invest $184 mln in Taiwan in 3 years

Taiwan's government said Saturday that Chinese firms had invested around $184 million on the island since it relaxed rules on mainland investment in mid-2009 amid warming relations. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan should increase number of medical visas to mainlanders Mainland journalists face oppression in Taiwan Ma's Moment To Boost Taiwan's Business With...

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Taiwan Vote Stirs Chinese Hopes for Democracy

After avidly following Taiwan’s presidential campaign online, many mainland Chinese expressed the desire to one day soon choose their own leaders. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan should increase number of medical visas to mainlanders Mainland journalists face oppression in Taiwan Ma's Moment To Boost Taiwan's Business With China Two top Chinese banks to...

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