Mainland, Taiwan negotiate currency swap mechanism
[2013-11-13 19:01]The Chinese mainland will support Taiwan in developing an offshore yuan market, and the two sides are negotiating a currency swap mechanism.
Chief negotiator to lead delegation to Taiwan
[2013-11-13 15:01]A Chinese mainland business delegation led by Chen Deming, president of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits, will visit Taiwan in late November, a mainland spokeswoman announced on Wednesday.
Taiwan flag
[2013-11-07 10:55]Taiwan pop singer Zhang Xuan sparked heated discussions on Chinese social networking sites by bringing onto the stage a Kuomintang Party flag while performing in the UK. The flag came from an audience member.
Campus of University of Macao inaugurated in S China
[2013-11-06 10:18]Students are seen at a study room at the new campus of the University of Macao (UM) on Hengqin Island, South China's Guangdong province, Nov 5, 2013.
HK warns Manila to take actions over hostage crisis
[2013-11-05 15:21]HK said it would impose unspecified economic sanctions on Manila, unless substantial progress regarding a hostage tragedy is made within a month.
Mainland-Taiwan submarine cable to start operations
[2013-11-05 08:43]Taiwan's communication administrative authority has approved the first submarine communication cable directly linking both sides of the Taiwan Straits, enabling the cable to come into commercial service.
Cross-Straits forestry and tea expos to be held
[2013-11-04 20:55]Two cross-Straits expositions will be held in Fujian province this month.
China urges end of US embargo on Cuba
[2013-11-01 19:56]China on Wednesday urged the United States to end its long-running economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba after the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution urging for it to be terminated.
Taiwan chief prosecutor accused of leaking info
[2013-11-01 19:52]Huang Shyh-ming, chief of Taiwan's prosecutorial authority, on Friday was accused by the district prosecutors office of Taipei for leaking confidential information.
Strong quake hits Taiwan's Hualien
[2013-10-31 22:20]A 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Taiwan's Hualien at 8:02 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
Mainland positive about cross-Straits meetings
[2013-10-30 14:22]The Chinese mainland remains positive and open about a possible meeting between leaders on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, a mainland spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
Energy deals likely at Straits forum
[2013-10-30 07:24]Companies from the mainland and Taiwan will meet in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, to discuss cooperative energy projects next week.
