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Taiwan's new president offers China dialogue...organizations dominated by China and its roughly 170 partners. Taiwan's ties with Washington and Beijing frayed under Chen's hardline pro-independence policies since 2000. "Ma Ying-jeou has a mandate to improve relations with China," said... In this article: Taiwan, China, Chen Shui-bian, Beijing, Taipei, Ma Ying-jeou, Political science, and Democratic Progressive Party |
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Reuters | October 19, 2009
U.S. official invited to visit Taiwan
...facto U.S. embassy in Taipei said. Taiwan, where today's KMT government seeks to improve ties with China, may have sought Beijing's approval before inviting the U.S. cabinet-level official, analysts say. "I wouldn't rule it out, given the...
In this article: Taiwan, United States, Eric Shinseki, Taipei, Washington, China, and All rights reserved
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Yahoo! News | August 13, 2009
Taiwan leader says more than 500 dead in typhoon (Reuters)
...Lin village in the south. Increased pressure on Ma, who has improved ties with Beijing since taking power more than a year ago, could drain support for his Nationalist Party (KMT) in local elections in December. "As one of the victims said...
In this article: Taiwan, Tamkang University, Taipei, Typhoon Morakot, Banana, and Political science
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Washington Times | September 02, 2009
Dalai Lama leads prayer for storm victims
...said. Still, China specialist Chao Chun-shan of Taipei's Tamkang University said it was unlikely that Beijing would retaliate further because of the Dalai Lama's visit - or that Mr. Ma would give the mainland cause to do so. "Both sides...
In this article: Dalai Lama, Taiwan, China, Kaohsiung, Taipei, All rights reserved, Typhoon Morakot, and Buddhist
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Guardian Unlimited | March 05, 2009
China ready for Taiwan peace deal
...at Tamkang University in Taiwan, said: "I think Beijing means it, and not only Wen Jiabao. "Beijing wants to incorporate Taiwan into its influence. It's a comprehensive integration objective." Wen also laid out the budget for the world's...
In this article: Taiwan, Wen Jiabao, China, Hu Jintao, Taiwan Strait, Ministry of Finance, and Inflation
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boston.com - Latest world news | March 04, 2009
China says ready to talk peace with Taiwan
...on Taiwan last December, which serves as guidelines." Beijing was serious about a peace deal, added Lin Chong-pin, a strategic studies professor at Tamkang University in Taiwan. "I think Beijing means it, and not only Wen Jiabao," Lin...
In this article: Taiwan, China, Wen Jiabao, E-mail, Taiwan, Hu Jintao, and Reuters
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www.washingtonpost.com | May 07, 2007
Hsieh Eyes Taiwan's Presidency for 2008
...de facto independence. Chang Wu-yueh of Taipei's Tamkang University said a Hsieh victory in the presidential election could compel Beijing to reassess its policies toward the DPP, which have been marked by unremitting hostility throughout...
In this article: Frank Hsieh, Taiwan, Taipei, China, Democratic Progressive Party, Chen Shui-bian, and United front
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Beijing (pronounced: /beɪˈdʒɪŋ/ or IPA: /beɪˈʒɪŋ|/ in English; Chinese: 北京; pinyin: Běijīng, ; Wade-Giles: Pei3ching1 or Pei3-ching1) (also known as Peking (IPA: /Peking pronounced in English way.ogg/ or IPA: /peɪˈkɪŋ|/)) is a metropolis in northern China and the capital of the People's Republic of China. Governed as a municipality under direct administration of the central government, Beijing borders Hebei Province to the north, west, south, and for a small section in the east, and Tianjin Municipality to the southeast. Beijing is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China.
Beijing is China's second largest city after Shanghai, with more than 17 million people in Beijing's area of jurisdiction. The city is divided into 16 urban and suburban districts and two rural counties; the city's urban area has about 13 million residents. Beijing is a major transportation hub, with dozens of railways, roads and motorways passing through the city. It is also the destination of many international flights arriving in China. Beijing is recognized as the political, educational, and cultural center of the People's Republic of China, while Shanghai and Hong Kong predominate in economic fields. The city hosted the 2008 Olympic Games.
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