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.

Fast Facts

1. Talks not expected to focus on political issues¹
2. Taiwan President Ma Ying-Jeou has pledged to strengthen ties with China
3. Agreement made to set up offices in each other's countries²
4. Two countries plan to restore charter flights across Taiwan Strait³
5. Transportation between China and Taiwan severed in 1949³
6. Agreement expected to be signed on June 13, 2008³
7. 1999: Taiwan and China's last formal talks
8. 19-member Taiwanese delegation in China
9. Taiwan's delegation leader: Chiang Pin-kung
10. Chinese delegation leader: Chen Yunlin

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