China, Taiwan in direct exchange - Democratic Underground

Heidi

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Mon Jul-27-09 05:28 AM
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China, Taiwan in direct exchange

Source: BBC

The leaders of China and Taiwan have exchanged direct messages for the first time in more than 60 years.

Chinese President Hu Jintao sent a congratulatory telegram to Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou after his Sunday election to head of the ruling party.

Mr Ma responded, suggesting that they "put aside disputes", a statement from Mr Ma's KMT party said.

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Taiwan's Nationalist Party (KMT) elected Mr Ma as its chairman on Sunday, giving him more control of the island's legislative agenda as well as its China policy.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8170128.stm

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freedomnorth

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Mon Jul-27-09 05:55 AM
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1. ...of gunfire.

Was my first connotation. :hide:

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Diclotican

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Mon Jul-27-09 09:11 AM
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2. Heidi

Heidi

It is a start in the right direction - even I doubt Republic of China and Peoples Republic of China would se aye to aye for a long tome yet.. But it is absolutely a start for the better... 60 year is long time to be angry on the others... Who in many cases is the same as yourself...

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