China Policymaker Remains Tough

April 2007 | Risk Summary

Taiwan has appointed Chen Ming-tong as the new chief of the Mainland Affairs Council, which overseas diplomatic relations with China. In a sign of toughness, Chen said in mid-April that Beijing's refusal to recognise Taiwan's separate identity was the main obstacle to better cross-Strait ties. In addition, the Council rejected China's criticism of Taiwan's ruling party for seeking a new constitution that could consecrate the island's independence, stressing that Taiwan was already

If you would like to subscribe to China & North Asia Monitor and gain instant access to this article, please click here to subscribe.

If you would like to take a trial to China & North Asia Monitor please click on the trial link below.