China Taiwan Talks
China and Taiwan began talks in Beijing on June 12, 2008. The meeting marks the first time the two countries have entered into formal discussions in nearly a decade.
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- Talks not expected to focus on political issues1
- Taiwan President Ma Ying-Jeou has pledged to strengthen ties with China
- Agreement made to set up offices in each other's countries2
- Two countries plan to restore charter flights across Taiwan Strait3
- Transportation between China and Taiwan severed in 19493
- Agreement expected to be signed on June 13, 20083
- 1999: Taiwan and China's last formal talks
- 19-member Taiwanese delegation in China
- Taiwan's delegation leader: Chiang Pin-kung
- Chinese delegation leader: Chen Yunlin
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