Ther is encouraging news from the two sides of the Taiwan Straits:
Taking office in Taiwan, Ma urges Beijing to seize the moment
Ma exhorted Beijing to seize the chance he said was created by his election victory in March to build a better future for people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. He said he hoped "that the two sides can use this rare historical opportunity. Let's open a new page of peace and prosperity."
China looks to closer Taiwan ties
In a speech reported by Xinhua news agency, the Chinese top official for relkations with Taiwan Chen Yunlin said both sides were working to restart dialogue. "Currently, good developing momentum is emerging in cross-strait relations, bringing a rare and important opportunity," Chen Yunlin said. China respected the "desire of Taiwan compatriots to be masters of their own destiny", he said, but would continue to oppose "splittist activities". The two sides should "establish mutual trust, set aside disputes and differences and create a win-win", he added.
I await developments.
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