Student protestors warn China would do to Taiwan,what Russia did to Crimea

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Student protestors warn China would do to Taiwan,what Russia did to Crimea

Special to WorldTribune.com By Parris H. Chang TAIPEI, Taiwan — Hundreds of thousands of “black-clad army” members rallied for democracy at Ketagalan Blvd. in front of the presidential office and streets nearby here on March 30. They wore black to symbolize what they call the “black box” (no transparency and no due process) decision-making of […]

With unofficial start of Beijing-Taipei talks, Xi Jinping launches campaign for Taiwan hearts and minds

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With unofficial start of Beijing-Taipei talks, Xi Jinping launches campaign for Taiwan hearts and minds

Special to WorldTribune.com By Willy Lam, East-Asia-Intel.com President Xi Jinping has made progress in his long-cherished goal of starting political or “reunification” talks with Taiwan, which would eventually lead to some form of political union between the two political entities on either side of the Taiwan Strait. Xi earlier this week met in Beijing with […]

Taiwan’s pro-China policies under Ma have benefitted neither its economy nor its people

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Taiwan’s pro-China policies under Ma have benefitted neither its economy nor its people

Special to WorldTribune.com By Parris Chang On July 20, Taiwan’s ruling party (Kuomintang or KMT) elected its chairman, and tens of thousands of its members were mobilized to vote for the incumbent — President Ma Ying-jeou. Pundits likened the election to a mid-summer festival political farce, as Ma was the only candidate on the ballot, […]