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CROSS-STRAIT TIMELINE 2000 - 2015

CROSS-STRAIT TIMELINE 2000 - 2015
  CHINA ROC US OTHER
2000 One Country, Two Systems for Taiwan Policy   

The annual debate over the trading status of China within the US ends when President Clinton grants the Chinese government permanent Normal Trade Relations (NTR, formerly MFN)
Sec of Transportation Rodney Slater visits Taiwan   

Taiwan passes two National Defense Laws:  National Defense Act & Ministry of National Defense Organization Act
Bush calls on Chen to adhere to his pledge of Five Noes  

Sec of Transportation Rodney Slater visits Taiwan   
 
31 Jan 2000     House introduces H. Res 408 giving consideration of bill (H.R. 1838) to assist in the enhancement of Taiwan’s security  
01 Feb 2000     House adopts H.R. 1838 Taiwan Security Enhancement Act  
02 Feb 2000 NPC Foreign Affairs Committee Bashes U.S. Anti-China Act

In response to the White Paper entitled "the One China Principle and the Taiwan Question"

NPC Foreign Affairs Committee Bashes U.S. Anti-China Act

NPC Foreign Affairs Committee Bashes U.S. Anti-China Act  
17 Feb 2000 50 Years of Human Rights Progress in China      
21 Feb 2000 PRC's second WhitePaper on The One China Principle and the Taiwan Issue and the "Three If's"      
24 Feb 2000     Clinton states ‘We will…continue to make absolutely clear the issues between Beijing and Taiwan must be resolved peacefully and with the assent of the people of Taiwan’  
1 Mar 2000   President Lee Teng-hui says “We used to say the Republic of China is China and they would say the People’s Republic of China is China.  That is to say, by way of ‘one China with different interpretations,’ you (the People’s Republic) are not the only one representing China but the Republic of China that has long existed is another country.”    
09 Mar 2000     House introduces H. Con Res 272 and refers it to Committee on International Affairs (commends Taiwanese for reaffirming their dedication to democratic ideals and for other purposes)  
15 Mar 2000     Adm. Blair testifies before Congress  
16 Mar 2000     Brown (D-OH) introduces H.R.  4004 (Taiwan’s participation in WHO)  
20 Mar 2000 President Zemin states,
“No matter who is in power in Taiwan, we welcome him to come to the mainland for talks, at the same time, we may also go to Taiwan. But there is a foundation for dialogs and negotiations, that is, in the first place, he must accept the one-China principle. On this premise, any matter can be discussed."
     
22 Mar 2000     House introduces and adopts H. Con Res. 292 (Congratulates the Taiwanese people for the successful conclusion of presidential elections and reaffirms U.S. policy toward ROC and PRC)  
27 Mar 2000   Chen Shui-bian Interview with Time    
28 Mar 2000     H. Con Res. 292 (Congratulates the Taiwanese people for the successful conclusion of presidential elections and reaffirms U.S. policy toward ROC and PRC) engrossed in the House

Senate introduces S. Con Res. 99 (congratulating the Taiwanese people for the successful confliction of presidential elections and reaffirming U.S. policy toward Taiwan and PRC)
 
29 Mar 2000     H. Con Res 292 received in Senate, placed on Calendar (Calendar 279)  
13 Apr 2000     H.R. 1383 To assist in the enhancement of the security of Taiwan (placed on Calendar Senate (Calendar No. 503))  
24 Apr 2000   Sixth revision to the ROC Constitution (Art. 11)    
25 Apr 2000   President promulgates sixth revision to the Constitution    
18 May 2000   DPP Chen Shui-bien becomes president ofTaiwan (receives 39.3% of popular vote)    
20 May 2000 The Chinese side declares: ‘….so long as the Taiwan authorities promise not to create the "two-states theory", and adhere to the consensus reached between ARATS and the SEF on "both sides of the Straits, uphold the one-China principle" expressed respectively in words of mouth in 1992, we are willing to authorize the ARATS and” other authorized groups “to contact and conduct dialogs”. Chen inauguration speech, makes Five Noes pledge    
24 May 2000     Weldon (R-PA) introduces H. Con Res. 334 (normal trade relations with the PRC should be revoked if it attacks, invades, or imposes a blockage on Taiwan) (House resolves, Senate concurs)  
Jun 2000     DOD Report to Congress onChinese military power  
27 Jun 2000   President Chen Shui-bian says “The new government is willing to accept the consensus reached between the SEF and the ARATS prior to their meeting (at Singapore). That is ‘one China with different interpretations.’    
Jul-Aug 2000 Vice PremierQian and his new formulation      
28 Jul 2000     House members introduces H. Con Res. 390 –
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding Taiwan's participation in the United Nations.)
 
Sep 2000 White Paper China’s National Defense      
14 Sep 2000     Gejdensen (D-CT) introduces H. Con. Res 401 (high-level visits by Taiwanese officials to the U.S.)  
28 Sep 2000     Lott (R-MS) introduces S. Con Res 140 (high-level visits by Taiwanese officials to the U.S.) and is referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations  
     Oct 2000 White Paper on China’s National Defense      
02 Oct 2000   Report on Three Mini-links    
03 Oct 2000     H. Con. Res. 390 -  Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding Taiwan's participation in the United Nations. - passes House amended  
10 Oct 2000 Public Law 106-286 (H.R. 4444) (passes, giving PRC Normal Trading Relations Chen National Day Message Public Law 106-286 (H.R. 4444) (See Title VI) passes, giving China Normal Trading Relations and referencing Taiwan’s accession to the WTO (Title VI, Sec 601)  
19 Oct 2000     H. Con. Res. 390 - Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding Taiwan's participation in the United Nations – passes in Senate without amendment  
24 Oct 2000     House adopts H. Con. Res 390 (Taiwan’s participation in the UN)  
27 Oct 2000     Crowley (D-NY) introduces H. Res. 659 (expresses sense of House of Rep the future of Taiwan should be resolved peacefully through a democratic mechanism and with the consent of the Taiwanese people); The measure is referred to the Committee on International Relations  
11 Nov 2000   The Kuomintang, the People First Party and the new Party publish a common statement, indicating their firm stand for return to the "1992 consensus", resume cross-Strait consultation on an equal footing as quickly as possible, call on the Taiwan authorities to convene the national reunification council meeting at the earliest possible date, immediately promote consultations on cross-Strait "three exchanges" and actively readjust the policy of "no haste, be patient".    
27 Nov 2000   Taiwan Cross Strait Advisory Group issues Conclusions: “Three Acknowledgements and Four Suggestions”    
15 Dec 2000   Regulations Governing the Trial Operation of Transportation Links Between Kinmen/Matsu/Penghu and the Mainland Area    
18 Dec 2000     DOD Report to Congress on Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) implementation  
31 Dec 2000   President Chen on integration    
2001     Bush administration changes the way arms sales  decisions are made and grants Taiwan the status of a normal ally  
01 Jan 2001 Three Mini-links begin, China and Kinmen/Matsu      
22 Jan 2001 Foreign Minister Qian on Cross-Strait Relations      
06 Feb 2001     Brown (D-OH) introduces H.R. 428 (Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization)  
05 Mar 2001 Premier Work Report to NPC      
20 Mar 2001     Andrews (D-NJ) introduces HCR-67 (Expressing sense of Congress relating to the Taiwan Relations Act)  
28 Mar 2001     Vitter (R-LA) introduces H.R. 1283 (deployment of missile defense systems against ballistic missile threats)  
01 Apr 2001 EP-3 Surveillance plane lands in China   EP-3 Surveillance plane lands in China  
10 Apr 2001 White Paper Progress in China’s Human Rights Cause      
12 Apr 2001     Release of EP-3 Crew  
24 Apr 2001   U.S.-Taiwan Annual Arms Sales Talks U.S.-Taiwan Annual Arms Sales Talks  
25 Apr 2001     Bush on Whatever It Takes (Defend Taiwan)  
01 May 2001     Hoeffel (D-PA) introduces H. Con Res 121 (Congress should conduct a policy review of its relations with the PRC)  
15 May 2001     Schaffer (R-OH) introduces H. Con Res. 135 (Congress welcomes Pres. Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan to the U.S.) 

Torricelli (D-NJ) introduces S. Res 89 (Senate welcomes Pres. Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan to the U.S.) (Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations)
 
17 May 2001   Chen Gives Talk to Council on Foreign Relations H. Con Res. 135 passes  
18 May 2001   Chen First Anniversary Speech    
28 May 2001     H.R. 428 becomes Public Law 107-10 (Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization)  
  Jul 2001   U.S.-Taiwan Monterey Talks on national security (7th round) U.S.-Taiwan Monterey Talks on national security (7th round)  
11 Sep 2001     9 / 11 TerroristAttacks  
30 Sep 2001     U.S. Quadrennial Defense Review Report  
11 Nov 2001 China enters the WTO      
01 Dec 2001   DPP wins majority in Legislature DPP: 87KMT: 68NP: 46    
13 Dec 2001     President Bush announces the intent to withdraw from the ABM Treaty  
14 Dec 2001 Chinese government concerned over US withdrawal from the ABM Treaty      
18 Dec 2001 Publication of the Origin of the One China Principle      
2002   Promulgation of National Defense Law    
01 Jan 2002   President Chen New Year Speech

Taiwan enters the WTO
   
16 Jan 2002   Taiwan fields last of 150 F-16s sold by U.S.    
24 Jan 2002 Vice Premier Qian Qichen's invitation to the DPP      
21 Feb 2002 Bush-Jiang Press Conference   Bush-Jiang Press Conference  
Mar 2002     Conference on the defense of Taiwan. Defense Deputy Sec of Defense Wolfowitz says the U.S. wants to help Taiwanese military  
05 Mar 2002 Work of the Government Premier Zhu Rongji delivered at the Fifth Session of the Ninth National People's Congress      
13 Mar 2002 WTO Entry to Help Expand Cross-Straits ties      
15 Mar 2002 Premier Zhu Rongji states China’s policy on Taiwan remains unchanged      
26 Mar 2002   President Chen’s Address to CSIS Taipei Roundtable    
09 Apr 2002     Congressional Taiwan Caucus is formed by a pro-Taiwan U.S. congressional group consisting of 85 members of the House of Representatives and Senate.  Today (2016) the caucus has 205 members, making it the largest such group in the U.S. Congress  
10 May 2002   President Chen's remarks on Tatan Island    
13 May 2002 China Condemns U.S. Congressional Acts on Military Cooperation With Taiwan China Condemns U.S. Congressional Acts on Military Cooperation With Taiwan China Condemns U.S. Congressional Acts on Military Cooperation With Taiwan  
13 Jun 2002     US officially withdraws from the ABM Treaty  
Jul 2002   U.S.-Taiwan Monterey Talks on national security U.S.-Taiwan Monterey Talks on national security  
11 Jul 2002     DOD Report to Congress on the military strength of China  
27 Jul 2002   Taiwan National Defense Report    
02 Aug 2002     Public Law 107-206 (H.R. Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States. Secs.2007 and 2013 that treat Taiwan as a formal U.S. ally)  
03 Aug 2002   President Chen on "One Country, Each Side"    
10 Oct 2002   President Chen's National Day Message    
25 Oct 2002 PRC-U.S. Summit in Crawford (Jiang-Bush)   U.S.-PRC Summit in Crawford (Bush-Jiang)  
08 Nov 2002 Jiang Report to 16th Party Congress       
02 Dec 2002 China-Russia Joint Statement      
09 Dec 2002 White Paper China’s National Defense      
2003   Taiwan's National Defense Law    
01 Jan 2003   President Chen's New Year Speech    
05 Mar 2003 Zhu Rongji Work Report to National Peoples Congress (NPC)       
11 Mar 2003 Remarks by Hu Jintao on Taiwan  to the National Peoples Congress (NPC) (Four Points and Three Whatevers)      
15 Mar 2003 CPPCC Work Report      
19 Mar 2003       U.S. invades Iraq
May 2003 PRC blocks Taiwanese bid to join World Health Organization (WHO) as an observer PRC blocks Taiwanese bid to join World Health Organization (WHO) as an observer    
03 Jun 2003 President Bush’s meeting with PRC President Hu Jintao in France on the ‘One China’ policy   President Bush’s meeting with PRC President Hu Jintao in France on the ‘One China’ policy  
28 Jul 2003     DOD Report on the Military Power of China  
7 Aug 2003 Permanent Representative to the UN Wang Guangya’s Statement at the 58th session of the General Committee of the UN General Assembly      
15 Aug 2003   Report onDirect Transport Links (MAC)    
28 Sep 2003   Chen calls for a New Constitution for Taiwan (draft by  Sep 2006;referendum on constitution by Dec 2006; enactment of new constitution by May 2008)    
06 Oct 2003   In an interview with the Washington Post, President Chen Shui-bian reiterates that "Taiwan will walk its own road, the road that is Taiwan's own," and that Taiwan should no longer be viewed as part of the Mainland. The so-called "one China" is actually "one country, two systems." The "one China with respective interpretations" or the "roof under one China" are all to downgrade, localize, and marginalize Taiwan    
14 Oct 2003     National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice says nobody should try unilaterally to change the status quo  
24 Oct 2003 President Hu Jintao addresses Australian Parliament, asks Australian government to support unification      
31 Oct 2003   Chen Shui-bian’s Speech on Taiwan’s new constitution (in New York    
15 Nov 2003   DPP policy on New Constitution    
22 Nov 2003 In an interview with the Washington Post, Premier Wen Jiabao warns that China would “pay any price to safeguard the unity of the motherlands”      
26 Nov 2003     White House Official says Taiwan should not be moving towards independence, China should not be moving towards the use of force  
27 Nov 2003   Legislative Yuan passes the New Referendum Law    
29 Nov 2003   President Chen announces intention to hold a Defensive Referendum on 20 March 2004 (the same day as the presidential election)    
03 Dec 2003 Vice FM Zhou Wenzhong calls on U.S. to stop upgrading relations with Taiwan      
03 Dec 2003 Premier Wen Jiabao Warns Taiwan Not to Misuse Democracy      
08 Dec 2003   Chen announces topics for “defensive referendum” to be held on March 20.    
09 Dec 2003 Premier Wen Jiabao and President Bushon Taiwan   President Bush and Premier Wen Jiabao on Taiwan  
17 Dec 2003 PRC issues policy on Three Direct Links        
18 Dec 2003   Taiwan Vice Minister of Defense Lin Chong-pin visits Washington    
2004   Officials seek clarification of Powell's remarks    
16 Jan 2004  

Chen announces two questions to be on the 20 March 2004 referendum  

1. The people of Taiwan demand the Taiwan Strait issue be resolved through peaceful means. Should mainland China refuse to withdraw the missiles it has targeted at Taiwan and to openly renounce the use of force against us, would you agree that the government should acquire more advanced anti-missile weapons to strengthen Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities? 

2. Would you agree that our government should engage in negotiation with mainland on the establishment of a peace and stability framework for cross-strait interaction in order to build consensus and for the welfare of the peoples on both sides?

   
27 Jan 2004   The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Issues Solemn Statement on Referendum to France    
07 Feb 2004   Taiwan Spy Ring Cracked in Nanjing    
28 Feb 2004   Regulations Governing Approvals of Banks to Engage in Financial Activities between the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area    
Mar 2004 White Paper Progress in China’s Human Rights Cause in 2003      
01 Mar 2004   Regulations Governing The Permission of Commercial Behavior in Mainland China    
03 Mar 2004 Premier Wen Jiabao states, “Mainland Never Allows Taiwan Separation”      
17 Mar 2004     Hearing before the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific “The United States and Asia: Continuity, Instability, and Transition”  
20 Mar 2004  

Presidential Election (Chen is re-elected by a margin of 0.2 percent) 

Voters vote on national referendum concerning Taiwan’s defense and cross-strait relations.

   
29 Mar 2004   Chen Shui-bian Interview with the Washington Post    
30 Mar 2004   Chen Shui-bian Interview with the BBC    
08 Apr 2004 Chinese Premier tells US to honor promises on Taiwan   Chinese Premier tells US to honor promises on Taiwan  
14 Apr 2004 Chen Shui-bian creates chaos in Taiwan: Spokesman      
19 Apr 2004     James Lilley, the US Asst Sec of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs) (former U.S.ambassador in Beijing and representative in Taiwan) in an interview with the Wall Street Journal expresses concern about U.S. military support for and arms sales to Taiwan, specifically how Taiwan uses these elements – whether Taiwan uses them to move closer to or farther away from China.  
20 Apr 2004 WHO rules out Taiwan as a member      
21 Apr 2004     Congressional Hearing, Asst Sec of Defense for International Security Affairs Peter Rodman testifies on Taiwanese military (The Taiwan Relations Act: The Next 25 Years)

James Kelly, U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs testifies before the House International Affairs Committee that Taiwan and Mainland China reached a consensus on one China with different interpretations in 1992 to pave the way for the first high-level meeting at Singapore in 1993.
 
12 May 2004 One-China Policy only option for Chen      
17 May 2004 Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council is authorized to issue a statement on current cross-Straits relation, “Curbing Taiwan Independence most urgent task”      
20 May 2004   Inaugural speech of Chen. Chen says, the Republic of China now exists in Taiwan, Penghu (The Pescadores), Kinmen, and Matsu.  This is a fact. Taiwan existence as a member of international  society is also a fact. Such realities cannot be negated by anyone for any reason…I would like to reaffirm the promises and principles set forth in my inaugural speech in 2000. Those commitments have been honored — they have not changed over the past four years, nor will they change in the next four years    
28 May 2004     DOD Report on the Military Power of China also http://www.dod.gov/pubs/d20040528PRC.pdf  
Jun 2004     U.S.-China Economic Security Review Commission Report on Economic and Security  
14 Jun 2004     Public Law 108-235  
Aug 2004   MAC issues “Act Governing Relations Between Peoples of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area and Its Enforcement Rules”    
12 Aug 2004 Letter from Ambassador Zhang Yishan to Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the So-called "Question of the Representation of Taiwan in the United Nations      
30 Aug 2004   Chen calls off live-fire military exercise in order to reduce rising cross-strait tensions    
10 Oct 2004   Chen National Day Speech    
14 Oct 2004 China Lashes Out at Taiwan's Call for Renewed Dialogue      
25 Oct 2004 Colin L. Powell Interview With Anthony Yuen of Phoenix TV   Colin L. Powell Interview With Anthony Yuen of Phoenix TV  
16 Nov 2004 Wang Zaixi, vice minister of PRC Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) says, I think it is unavailable tension will rise in the Taiwan Straits and there may even be armed conflict…if the island keeps bumping the one China bottom line and pushes for independence      
28 Nov 2004   Chen reiterates plan to make a new Taiwan Constitution    
11 Dec 2004  

Legislative elections 

PFP (Pan-Blue wins by a slim majority with 113 seats in the 225 seat legislature)

   
27 Dec 2004 White Paper China’s National Defense      
2005 KMT Chairman Lien Chan meets CPC General Secretary Hu Jintao in Beijing and says, What we want is conciliation. We want dialogue

Lien-Hu Communiqué unveils the Five Points of the Common Vision
KMT Chairman Lien Chan meets CPC General Secretary Hu Jintao in Beijing and says, What we want is conciliation. We want dialogue

Lien-Hu Communiqué unveils the Five Points of the Common Vision

Taiwan’s National Assembly is abolished
DOD Annual Report on the Military Power of China

RAND study “Modernizing China’s Military: Opportunities and Constraints”
 
28 Jan 2005   MAC Chairman statement on Cross-Strait issue    
01 Feb 2005   Taiwan position on the Anti-Separation Law of the PRC    
17 Feb 2005     Sense of Congress on the Anti-Secession Law of the PRC  
19 Feb 2005       U.S., Japan Security Consultative Committee (two-plus-two) and Alliance.  Joint Statement
24 Feb 2005   Chen-Soong Joint Statement     
04 Mar 2005 President Hu issues Guidelines for Taiwan      
08 Mar 2005 Explanation of Draft of Anti-Secession Law to NPC      
09 Mar 2005 Five Measures of Anti-Secession Law      
10 Mar 2005 US Remarks on China's Law "Irresponsible"       
14 Mar 2005 NPC adopts Anti-Secession Law      
16 Mar 2005 US Misreads Taiwan Law      
16 -17 Mar 2005   President Chen Six Points on Anti-Secession Law House passes (424-4) H.Con.Res. 98 (Hyde),expressing concern about the Anti-Secession Law of the PRC  
18 Mar 2005 US resolution on China's law "firmly opposed"      
20 Mar 2005     U.S. Congress Concurrent Resolution on (PRC) Anti-Secession Law
S. Con. Res 24
 
29 Mar 2005   Taiwan official position on Anti-Separation Law of the PRC    
Apr 2005 White Paper China’s Progress in Human Rights in 2004 MAC policy for Cross-Strait exchanges    
01 Apr 2005   ROC government releases its official position on the PRC’s Anti-Secession (Anti-Separation) Law    
06 Apr 2005     House International Relations Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific holds Hearing on PRC’s Anti-Separation Law  
09 Apr 2005   President Chen Makes a Seven-Point Statement at the Conclusion of a Joint Meeting Responding to New Developments of Cross-Strait Political and Economic Affairs    
27 Apr 2005   MAC statement on the China strategy of the KMT and PFP    
28 Apr 2005 KMT chairman arrives in Beijing KMT chairman arrives in Beijing    
29 Apr 2005 The CPC and the KMT issue a joint communique on the "Common Aspiration and Prospects for Cross-Straits Peace and Development". The CPC and the KMT issue a joint communique on the "Common Aspiration and Prospects for Cross-Straits Peace and Development".    
30 Apr 2005 Lien Hu Five Point Common Vision

Taiwan Party Chief Lien Chan Meets with President Hu
Lien Hu Five Point Common Vision

Taiwan Party Chief Lien Chan Meets with President Hu
   
11 Jul 2005 General Zhu Goes Ballistic      
16 Jul 2005   KMT elects Dr. Ma Ying-Jeou asChairman    
27 Jul 2005     H. Con. Res. 219 - Expressing the sense of Congress regarding enhanced security for Taiwan  
06 Aug 2005   Chen updates Cross-strait Guidelines    
18 Aug 2005 Chinese KMT to Exchange Party Officials with CPC Chinese KMT to Exchange Party Officials with CPC    
24 Aug 2005 CPC-KMT Grassroots Exchange Starts CPC-KMT Grassroots Exchange Starts    
26 Aug 2005

Taiwan KMT delegations on mainland tour

KMT replies to CPC, Hu Jintao's congratulatory message with thanks

Taiwan KMT delegations on mainland tour

KMT replies to CPC, Hu Jintao's congratulatory message with thanks

   
Sep 2005   U.S.-Taiwan Monterey Talks
on national
security (11th round of talks)
U.S.-Taiwan Monterey Talks
on national
security (11th round of talks)
 
05 Sep 2005 Lien Chan Calls for Right View of History Lien Chan Calls for Right View of History    
07 Sep 2005 Hu Jintao visit to the U.S.(cancelled. re: Katrina)   Hu Jintao visit to the U.S.(cancelled. re:Katrina)  
14 Sep 2005 UN refuses to consider Taiwan's representation      
15 Sep 2005     Roger Cliff (RAND) Testimony to U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission “China’s Military Modernization and Cross-Strait Balance"  
28 Sep 2005 China firmly opposes US arms sale to Taiwan      
10 Oct 2005 Lien Chan to revisit Chinese mainland on October 14

President Chen's National Day Speech

Lien Chan to revisit Chinese mainland on October 14

   
11 Oct 2005 KMT Leader Visits Guangzhou KMT Leader Visits Guangzhou    
13 Oct 2005 Beijing opposes Lee Teng-hui's US tour      
19 Oct 2005 White Paper on Building of Political Democracy      
29 Oct 2005       U.S., Japan Security Consultative Committee (two-plus-two) and Alliance.  Joint Statement U.S.-Japan Alliance: Transformation and Realignment for the Future
04 Nov 2005

Taiwan's New Party Investment Delegation Visits Shenyang

Taiwan's New Party Delegation Visits Dalian

Taiwan's New Party Investment Delegation Visits Shenyang

Taiwan's New Party Delegation Visits Dalian

   
07 Nov 2005 Taiwan New Party Delegation Concludes Visit in Liaoning Taiwan New Party Delegation Concludes Visit in Liaoning    
16 Nov 2005     Bush Kyoto Speech, discisses Freedom and Democracy  
2006     DOD Annual Report on the Military Power of PRC

The Sanya Initiative- Admiral Bill Ownens starts the initative to foster mil to mil ties between the retired Generals and Admirals from the U.S. and China.
 
01 Jan 2006   President Chen's New Year Speech    
09 Jan 2006   Taiwan builds 3 Prototype Cruise Missiles    
29 Jan 2006   President Chen makes remarks to NSC ending National Unification Council (NUC) and Guidelines    
06 Feb 2006     Quadrennial Defense Report  
08 Feb 2006   Taiwanese military commander warns not to take U.S. support for granted    
10 Feb 2006   President Chen’s Remarks at Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ 2006 Spring Festival    
13 Feb 2006   Ma Ying-jeou gives “Bridging the Divide” speech at the London School of Economics    
26 Feb 2006   MAC China responsible for status quo change    
28 Feb 2006   President Chen’s Opening Remarks at the National Security Conference    
01 Mar 2006   MAC paper on NUC Guidelines    
02 Mar 2006     State Department issues written statement on Taiwan’s National Unification Council (NUC)  
07 Mar 2006     Senator Warner  (Chairman of the Armed Services, says," If conflict were precipitated by just inappropriate and wrongful politics generated by Taiwanese elected Officials, I am not entirely sure that this nation would come full force to their rescue"  
10 Mar 2006   Chen Frankfurter Allegemeine Interview    
15 Mar 2006   Chen Washington Post Interview    
14 Mar 2006   MAC Press Release on NUC II    
10 Apr 2006 US urged to clearly oppose "de jure Taiwan independence"      
13 Apr 2006 KMT vice-chairman confident in cross-Straits relations KMT vice-chairman confident in cross-Straits relations    
01 May 2006       U.S., Japan Security Consultative Committee (two-plus-two) and Alliance Joint Statement, and US-Japan Roadmap for Realignment Implementation for the future
12 May 2006        
23 May 2006   MAC publishes report titled “Restriction and Suppression of Religious Freedom in China”    
26 Jun 2006 China "open" to military exchanges with US   China "open" to military exchanges with US  
29 Jun 2006       U.S., Japan, Security Consultative Committee (two-plus-two) and Alliance: The U.S.-Japan Alliance of the New Century
10 Jul 2006   TIME Interview with Ma Ying-jeou who discusses a cross-strait policy of “Five Noes, Five Dos”    
17 Jul 2006 Chinese, US Presidents Hu and Bush Meet in St. Petersburg; Bush reiterates One China Policy   Chinese, US Presidents Hu and Bush Meet in St. Petersburg; Bush reiterates One China Policy  
12 Oct 2006

Lien Chan voices confidence about cross-Straits co-op

KMT vice-chairman confident in cross-Straits relations

Lien Chan voices confidence about cross-Straits co-op

KMT vice-chairman confident in cross-Straits relations

   
13 Oct 2006 Lien Chan expects KMT, CPC to carry out more exchanges Lien Chan expects KMT, CPC to carry out more exchanges    
Dec 2006 White Paper China’s National Defense      
2007   ROC Defense Ministry conducts a Joint Defense Capabilities Assessment (JDCA) with U.S. assistance (2007-2009)    
16 Apr 2007 KMT Honorary Chairman Lien Chan arrives at central China KMT Honorary Chairman Lien Chan arrives at central China    
20 Apr 2007 KMT Honorary Chairman Lien Chan honors Emperor Huang in central China KMT Honorary Chairman Lien Chan honors Emperor Huang in central China    
25 Apr 2007 KMT Honorary Chairman Lien Chan sweeps tombs of maternal ancestors KMT Honorary Chairman Lien Chan sweeps tombs of maternal ancestors    
28 Apr 2007 Plan for the Consultative Election of Deputies of Taiwan Province to the Eleventh National People’s Congress
(Adopted at the 27th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Tenth National People’s Congress
     
01 May 2007       U.S., Japan Security Consultative Committee (two-plus-two) and Alliance. Joint Statement on Alliance Transformation: Advancing US-Japan Security and Defense Cooperation
23 May 2007     DOD Annual Report on the Military Power of China  
28 May 2007 Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Jiang Yu's Remarks on the US DoD Report on Chinese Military Power      
Jul 2007     Tom Lantos (Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee) says it is impractical for Taiwan to seek UN membership  
03 Jul 2007   President Chen Shui-bian publishes an article in the Washington Times “Beijing’s One China”: The Cross-Strait Jacket”    
06 Jul 2007   President Chen Shui-bian Interview with Washington Post    
16 Aug 2007 H.E., Ambassador Wang Guangya’s Letter to UN Sec General H.E., Mr. Ban Ki-moon on Taiwan’s application for UN membership      
23 Sep 2007       U.S., Japan Security Consultative Committee (two-plus-two) and Alliance. Joint Statement on Completion of the Review of the Guidelines for U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation
15 Oct 2007 Hu Jintao’s Report Delivered to the 17th National Congress of the CPC, making overtures to Taiwan.      
15 Nov 2007 White Paper China’s Political Party System      
26 Nov 2007    Ma Kyoto Speech    
Dec 2007       The Council of the European Union (EU) approves Guidelines on the EU’s Foreign and Security Policy in East Asia, which shows concern about stability in the Taiwan Strait
2008   Defense Ministry conducts a Joint Defense Capabilities Assessment (JDCA) with U.S. assistance DOD Annual Report on the Military Power of China  
1 Jan 2008   See Mainland Affairs Council 2008 Chronology    
12 Jan 2008   Legislative Election 86-KMT27-DPP    
7 Feb 2008       Australia-Indonesia Security Framework enters into force
28 Feb 2008 White Paper China’s Rule of Law      
03 Mar 2008 According to an English report issued by the Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Hu Jintao says, “…the Chinese mainland and Taiwan should restore consultation and talks on the basis of the 1992 Consensus which sees both sides recognize there is only one China but agree to differ on its definition.”      
05 Mar 2008 "Taiwan independence" attempts doomed to fail      
11 Apr 2008     Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte hails upcoming meeting between Chinese President Hu Jintao and Vincent Siew, the leader of the Taiwan-based Cross-Strait Common Market Foundation delegation  
12 Apr 2008 President Hu Jintao gives a speech at the Boao Forum, proposing that both sides of the strait pursue “Four Continuations” and meets with Taiwan's Vincent Siew, chairman of the Taiwan-based Cross-Straits Common Market Foundation.

     
29 Apr 2008 In a meeting with Lien Chan, honorary chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT), Chinese President Hu Jintao calls for resuming cross-strait negotiations on the basis of the "1992 Consensus." so long as the two sides adhere to the principles of building mutual trust, laying aside disputes, seeking consensus and shelving differences, and creating a win-win situation, a way can be found to resolve issues. In a meeting with Lien Chan, honorary chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT), Chinese President Hu Jintao calls for resuming cross-strait negotiations on the basis of the "1992 Consensus." so long as the two sides adhere to the principles of building mutual trust, laying aside disputes, seeking consensus and shelving differences, and creating a win-win situation, a way can be found to resolve issues.    
20 May 2008   President Ma Ying-jeou’s First Inaugural Address and the Three Noes; Ma also reiterates aim to restore cross-strait talks on the basis of the 1992 Consensus (one China with different interpretations)    
27 May 2008 Kuomintang Chairman Wu Poh-Hsiung pays homage to Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum(with picture Kuomintang Chairman Wu Poh-Hsiung pays homage to Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum(with picture    
28 May 2008

Kuomintang Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung visits Olympic venues in Beijing(with picture)

Kuomintang official arrives in quake-hit Sichuan, pledging more help to quake victims

Kuomintang Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung visits Olympic venues in Beijing(with picture)

Kuomintang official arrives in quake-hit Sichuan, pledging more help to quake victims

   
10 June 2008   The ROC government ‘s policy on Promoting Cross-strait Negotiations in the Current Phase    
12 Jun 2008

After nearly an 8-year suspension of talks due to the DPP’s rejection of the 1992 Consensus, SEF-ARATS resume talks.First Round of Talks (Beijing)

First Straits talks in 9 years open

After nearly an 8-year suspension of talks due to the DPP’s rejection of the 1992 Consensus, SEF-ARATS resume talks. First Round of Talks (Beijing)

First Straits talks in 9 years open

   
04 Jul 2008 Cross-Strait charter flights commence Cross-Strait charter flights commence    
12 Jul 2008 Direct travel of mainland tourists to Taiwan Direct travel of mainland tourists to Taiwan    
02 Aug 2008 Chinese ambassador lambastes Chen Shui-bian's separatist "trick"      
04 Aug 2008   President Ma delivers a talk on “Flexible Diplomacy” while inspecting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs    
11 Aug 2008 President: China's stance against "Taiwan independence" will never change   President: China's stance against "Taiwan independence" will never change  
08 Sep 2008   ROC UN Bid    
17 Sep 2008   Statement on Taiwan's Meaningful Participation in UN Specialized Agencies United States Mission to the United Nations http://www.ait.org.tw/en/officialtext-ot0812.html" target="_blank">Statement on Taiwan's Meaningful Participation in UN Specialized Agencies United States Mission to the United Nations  
Oct 2008   President Ma in an address to senior military leaders promises no conflict across the Taiwan Straits; Ma asks the Ministry of National Defense to develop a new strategy for the defense of Taiwan    
10 Oct 2008   President Ma’s National Day Address    
04 Nov 2008 SEF-ARATS Talks (SecondRound) (Taipei)

Direct cross-strait maritime shipping; direct cross-strait postal service; mechanism for consultation on food safety; and expansion of charter flights

Mainland Taiwan affairs chief: Cross-Straits talks to be step-by-step
SEF-ARATS Talks (SecondRound) (Taipei)

Direct cross-strait maritime shipping; direct cross-strait postal service; mechanism for consultation on food safety; and expansion of charter flights

   
10 Nov 2008   Wild Strawberries Movement, a movement that wants to protect the right to peaceable assembly to protest the direction of cross-strait relations    
31 Dec 2008 Let Us Join Hands to Promote the Peaceful Development of Cross-Strait Relations and Strive with a United Resolve for the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation. President Hu Jintao Speech at the Forum Marking the 30th Anniversary of the Issuance of the Message to Compatriots in Taiwan      
2009   Publication of ROC’s Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) DOD Annual Report on Military Power of PRC Congress directs the Secretary of Defense to assess the air defense forces of Taiwan  
17 Jan 2009   The State of U.S.-Taiwan Economic Relations Remarks by AIT Chairman Raymond Burghardt The State of U.S.-Taiwan Economic Relations Remarks by AIT Chairman Raymond Burghardt  
20 Jan 2009 White Paper China’s National Defense in 2008      
25 Feb 2009 China Opposes U.S. commitment to Taiwan Relations Act      
24 Mar 2009     H.Con Res 55 passes, recognizing the 30th anniversary of the TRA  
01 Apr 2009 China, U.S. to build positive, cooperative and comprehensive relationship in 21st century   China, U.S. to build positive, cooperative and comprehensive relationship in 21st century  
15 Apr 2009       Australia publishes Defense White Paper of 2009, stating concerns about the rise of China and about the question of Taiwan as a source of potential miscalculation
25-29 Apr 2009 Third Round of High-level Talks between SEF-ARATS (Chiang-Chen talks)(Nanjing) Third Round of High-level Talks between SEF-ARATS (Chiang-Chen talks)(Nanjing)    
28 Apr 2009 Taiwan chief negotiator Chiang Pin-kung meets Shanghai mayor Han Zheng Taiwan chief negotiator Chiang Pin-kung meets Shanghai mayor Han Zheng    
29 Apr 2009   Taiwan's Participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA) Taiwan's Participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA)  
13 May 2009 Hu Jintao invites Wu Poh-hsiung,  KMT chairman, to visit the mainland and Wu accepts the invitation Hu Jintao invites Wu Poh-hsiung,  KMT chairman, to visit the mainland and Wu accepts the invitation    
14 May 2009 Mainland further facilitates recognition of Taiwan court decisions      
21 May 2009 China opposes Taiwan having official exchanges with any country      
22 May 2009 Cross-Strait Joint Crime-Fighting and Judicial Mutual Assistance Agreement Cross-Strait Joint Crime-Fighting and Judicial Mutual Assistance Agreement    
26 May 2009 Hu Jintao meets with visiting Kuomintang Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung  Hu Jintao meets with visiting Kuomintang Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung     
30 May 2009 Kuomintang chairman visits Nanjing Kuomintang chairman visits Nanjing    
10 Oct 2009   President Ma’s National Day Address    
27 Oct 2009   Statement on U.S.-Taiwan Defense Relations Statement on U.S.-Taiwan Defense Relations  
16 Nov 2009     Obama reiterates One-China Policy  
19 Nov 2009 U.S.-China Joint Statement (Hu/Obama)   U.S.-China Joint Statement (Hu/Obama)  
09-10 Dec 2009 Preparatory Discussion on the Fourth Chiang-Chen Talks (Fuzhou Preparatory Discussion on the Fourth Chiang-Chen Talks (Fuzhou    
21-25 Dec 2009 Fourth Round of High-level Talks between SEF-ARATS (Chiang-Chen talks) Fourth Round of High-level Talks between SEF-ARATS (Chiang-Chen talks)    
2010 Taiwan and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region establishes the Taiwan-Hong Kong Economic  and Cultural Cooperation Council (THEC) and the Hong Kong-Taiwan Economic and Cultural Cooperation and Promotion Council (ECCPC) Taiwan and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region establishes the Taiwan-Hong Kong Economic  and Cultural Cooperation Council (THEC) and the Hong Kong-Taiwan Economic and Cultural Cooperation and Promotion Council (ECCPC) DOD Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the PRC

U.S. and Japan start Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) (2010- )
U.S. and Japan start Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) (2010- )
16 Jan 2010 SEF-ARATS three MOUs come into effect SEF-ARATS three MOUs come into effect    
29 Jan 2010   U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.  Obama administration authorizes first arms sales worth US$6.4 billion to Taiwan U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.  Obama administration authorizes first arms sales worth US$6.4 billion to Taiwan  
18 Mar 2010     David Shear, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Testimony Before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, “Taiwan-China Recent Economic, Political, and Military Developments Across the Strait, and Implications for the U.S.”  
25 Mar 2010   U.S.-Taiwan Relations: Bilateral Cooperation in Meeting Global Challenges Remarks by AIT Director William A. Stanton at Commonwealth Publishing Group's "Global Views Leaders' Forum" U.S.-Taiwan Relations: Bilateral Cooperation in Meeting Global Challenges Remarks by AIT Director William A. Stanton at Commonwealth Publishing Group's "Global Views Leaders' Forum"  
30 Mar 2010     US reaffirms commitment to one-China policy  
30 Apr 2010   Ma Ying-jeou on Never Asking for U.S. Defense of Taiwan    
May 2010

Semi-official Taiwan Strait Tourism Association (TSTA) opens office in Beijing to expand communication and cooperation  

TSTA mainland counterpart, the Cross-Strait Tourism Exchange Association, opens office in Taipei

Semi-official Taiwan Strait Tourism Association (TSTA) opens office in Beijing to expand communication and cooperation 

TSTA mainland counterpart, the Cross-Strait Tourism Exchange Association, opens office in Taipei

Admiral Bill Owens tells the press that he is “grieved” by military to military suspensions over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, including the suspension of another meeting of his Sanya Initiative.  
01 May 2010   Ma: Taiwan Won’t Ask US to Fight China (CNN Interview with Amanpour)    
19 May 2010   Remarks by Joseph Donovan, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Department of State at the CSIS/Brookings Symposium: Mid Term Assessment of the Policies of the Ma Ying-jeou Administration Remarks by Joseph Donovan, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Department of State at the CSIS/Brookings Symposium: Mid Term Assessment of the Policies of the Ma Ying-jeou Administration  
04 Jun 2010   AIT Chairman Raymond Burghardt Press Roundtable AIT Chairman Raymond Burghardt Press Roundtable  
23-25 Jun 2010 Preparatory Discussion on the Fifth Chiang-Chen Talks (Taipei) Preparatory Discussion on the Fifth Chiang-Chen Talks (Taipei)    
28-30 Jun 2010 Fifth Round of High-level Talks between SEF-ARATS (Chiang-Chen talks) (Chongqing)

Signing of the Cross-Straits Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA
Fifth Round of High-level Talks between SEF-ARATS (Chiang-Chen talks) (Chongqing)

Signing of the Cross-Straits Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA
   
06 Jul 2010   Ma: New Inflection Point for Taiwan, New Era for Asia – Choosing Correctly at a Critical Juncture    
Aug 2010   Legislative Yuan amends three laws concerning mainland students, facilitating their enrollment in universities in Taiwan    
17 Aug 2010 Mainland’s manufacturing hub signs big deals with Taiwan      
Sep 2010 White Paper Progress in China’s Human Rights in 2009      
08 Oct 2010     Public Law 111-266 (Sec 202 (b)) (Security Cooperation Act of 2010)  
10 Oct 2010   President Ma’s National Day Address    
28 Oct 2010   President Ma Holds Discussions with experts on PRC Military Affairs    
30 Nov 2010   “The United States and Taiwan: An Important Economic Relationship” Remarks by Raymond F. Burghardt AIT Chairman “The United States and Taiwan: An Important Economic Relationship” Remarks by Raymond F. Burghardt AIT Chairman  
14 Dec 2010 Preparatory Discussion on the Sixth Chiang-Chen Talks (Shanghai) Preparatory Discussion on the Sixth Chiang-Chen Talks (Shanghai)    
20-22 Dec 2010 Sixth Round of High-level Talks between SEF-ARATS (Chiang-Chen talks) (Taipei) Sixth Round of High-level Talks between SEF-ARATS (Chiang-Chen talks) (Taipei)    
2011   Publication of the ROC National Defense Report    
Jan 2011 Establishment of the Cross-Strait Economic Cooperation Committee (ECC) in order to conduct follow-up negotiations on the ECFA Establishment of the Cross-Strait Economic Cooperation Committee (ECC) in order to conduct follow-up negotiations on the ECFA    
09 Jan 2011 U.S. defense chief starts China visit aiming to get military ties back on track   U.S. defense chief starts China visit aiming to get military ties back on track  
19 Jan 2011 U.S.-China Joint Statement (Hu / Obama)   U.S.-China Joint Statement (Hu / Obama)  
25 Jan 2011   AIT Chairman Raymond Burghardt Press Roundtable Taipei AIT Chairman Raymond Burghardt Press Roundtable Taipei  
31 Mar 2011 White Paper China’s National Defense in 2010      
Apr 2011 Creation of Cross-strait Banking Supervisory Cooperation Platform to implement the Cross-strait Financial Cooperation Agreement and the MOU on banking supervision between Taiwan and China (signed 2009) Creation of Cross-strait Banking Supervisory Cooperation Platform to implement the Cross-strait Financial Cooperation Agreement and the MOU on banking supervision between Taiwan and China (signed 2009)    
13 Apr 2011     Testimony Daniel J. Kritenbrink Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Statement before the U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission ”US Policy Toward PRC”  
06 May 2011     DOD Annual Report to Congress:Military and Security Developments Involving the PRC  
12 May 2011     S.Con.Res.17 - A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan should be accorded observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).  
8 Jun 2011 Cross-strait Agreement Result and Review Meeting (Taipei Cross-strait Agreement Result and Review Meeting (Taipei    
16 Jun 2011     House ForeignAffairs Committee holds hearings on Why Taiwan Matters  Part I  
21 Jun 2011       Security Consultative Committee DocumentProgress on the Realignment of U.S. Forces in Japan
U.S., Japan  Security Consultative Committee Joint Statement
29 Jun 2011   President Ma’s Remarks on Cross-Strait Relations    
07 Jul 2011   ROC rep office in Hong Kong (formerly Chung Hwa Travel Service) changes name to Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Hong Kong

ROC rep office in Macau changes name from Taipei Economic and Cultural Center to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Macau
   
27 Aug 2011   President Ma Ying-jeou says, the Consensus of 1992 has been arrived at in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of China. To support the Consensus of 1992 is to support the Republic of China. It describes the relationship between the two sides of the Straits defined by the Constitution of the Republic of China.    
Sep 2011   U.S. sells U.S. $5.9 billion worth of arms to Taiwan

First group of mainland students (928) begin studying at universities inTaiwan
U.S. sells U.S. $5.9 billion worth of arms to Taiwan  
07 Sep 2011   Press Release: The 1992 Consensus: Foundation for Cross-Strait Peace and Stronger International Links    
08 Sep 2011 U.S. arms sale to Taiwan will disrupt military exchanges, joint drills   U.S. arms sale to Taiwan will disrupt military exchanges, joint drills    
09 Sep 2011 Wen Jiabao Report on the Work of the Government      
14 Sep 2011     Taiwan Policy Act of 2011 (H.R. 2918)  
21 Sep 2011 Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Zhijun Lodges a Strong Protest Against the U.S. Government's Announcement of Planned Arms Sales to Taiwan   Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Zhijun Lodges a Strong Protest Against the U.S. Government's Announcement of Planned Arms Sales to Taiwan  
22 Sep 2011 China voices strong indignation to new U.S. arms sales to Taiwan

Chinese FM urges U.S. to revoke arms sales to Taiwan

China says U.S. arms sale to Taiwan creates "severe obstacles" for bilateral military exchanges

Xinhua: U.S. arms sales to Taiwan harm cross-Strait ties 
  China voices strong indignation to new U.S. arms sales to Taiwan

Chinese FM urges U.S. to revoke arms sales to Taiwan

China says U.S. arms sale to Taiwan creates "severe obstacles" for bilateral military exchanges

DOD submits classified study on Taiwanese air power
 
30 Sep 2011 Hu Jintao Report at the 17th Party Congress      
04 Oct 2011     House Foreign Affairs Committee holds hearings on Why Taiwan Matters Part II

Kurt M. Campbell Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Testimony Before the House Foreign Affairs Committee
 
19-21 Oct 2011 Seventh Round of High-level Talks between SEF-ARATS (Chiang-Chen talks) (Tianjin) Seventh Round of High-level Talks between SEF-ARATS (Chiang-Chen talks) (Tianjin)    
10 Nov 2011     Sec of State Hillary Clinton gives a speech on Americas Pacific Century, stating Taiwan is an important security and economic partner  
17 Nov 2011     House Committee on Foreign Affairs approves H.R. 2918 (Taiwan Policy Act of 2011)  
13 Dec 2011   President Ma Ying-jeou meets  with U.S. Deputy Secretary  of Energy Daniel B. Poneman President Ma Ying-jeou meets  with U.S. Deputy Secretary  of Energy Daniel B. Poneman  
Jan 2012     Release of Defense Strategic Guidance on Sustaining U.S. Global Leadership  
21 Feb 2012   Ma Ying-jeou: Cross-strait rapprochement – minimizing risk, maximizing opportunties    
27 Feb 2012 KMT honorary chairman Lien Chan meets Beijing Mayor KMT honorary chairman Lien Chan meets Beijing Mayor    
15 Mar 2012 Wen Jiabao Report on the Work of the Government      
26 Mar 2012 Fujian governor begins five-day Taiwan visit Fujian governor begins five-day Taiwan visit    
May 2012     DOD Annual Report to Congress on Military and Security Developments Involving the PRC  
08 May 2012 Hubei governor begins eight-day Taiwan visit Hubei governor begins eight-day Taiwan visit    
20 May 2012   Ma Ying-jeou’s Second Inaugural Address and “One ROC, Two Areas”    
24 May 2012   Ma Yin-jeou on West Germany and East Germany    
Jun 2012     Sec of Defense Leon Panetta voices support for PRC and Taiwan to improve Cross-strait ties (Defense Ministers Conference, Singapore)  
15 Jun 2012       EU issues “Guidelines on EU’s Foreign and Security Policy in East Asia”
18 Jun 2012 Kuomintang vice chairwoman addresses Straits Forum

Taiwan opposition-led city government sends delegation to mainland
Kuomintang vice chairwoman addresses Straits Forum

Taiwan opposition-led city government sends delegation to mainland
   
30 Jul 2012 KMT Honorary Chairman Wu visits high school in NE China KMT Honorary Chairman Wu visits high school in NE China    
Aug 2012   Asst Sec of State for Economic and Business Affairs Jose Fernandez visits Taipei Asst Sec of State for Economic and Business Affairs Jose Fernandez visits Taipei  
05 Aug 2012   President Ma announces his East China Sea Peace Initiative    
07 Aug 2012   Remarks by Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Jose W. Fernandez Remarks by Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Jose W. Fernandez  
08-10 Aug 2012 Eighth Round of High-level Talks between SEF-ARATS (Chiang-Chen talks) (Taipei) Eighth Round of High-level Talks between SEF-ARATS (Chiang-Chen talks) (Taipei)    
31 Aug 2012 China and Taiwan sign MOU on Cross-strait Currency Clearing Cooperation China and Taiwan sign MOU on Cross-strait Currency Clearing Cooperation    
07 Sep 2012 Hu Jintao, General Secretary of the CPC, and Lien Chan, Honorary Chairman of the KMT, meet on the sidelines of APEC; Hu makes a “Three point proposal” regarding cross-strait affairs. Hu Jintao, General Secretary of the CPC, and Lien Chan, Honorary Chairman of the KMT, meet on the sidelines of APEC; Hu makes a “Three point proposal” regarding cross-strait affairs.    
Oct 2012 Cross-strait Currency Clearing Cooperation comes into effect Cross-strait Currency Clearing Cooperation comes into effect    
01 Oct 2012   Taiwan-U.S. Annual Defense Industry Conference Taiwan-U.S. Annual Defense Industry Conference  
02 Oct 2012   Deputy Defense Minister Andrew Yang meets with Deputy Sec of Defense Ashton Carter Deputy Defense Minister Andrew Yang meets with Deputy Sec of Defense Ashton Carter  
21 Nov 2012 Hu, Xi reply to messages from Taiwan's James Soong Hu, Xi reply to messages from Taiwan's James Soong    
2013     DOD Annual Report to Congress on Military and Security  Developments Involving the PRC  
01 Jan 2013   President Ma’s New Year’s Day Address Rep Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) introduces H.R. 419 (Taiwan Policy Act of 2013)  
28 Jan 2013     H.R. 419 “Taiwan Policy Act of 2013” in the House of Representatives (not enacted)  
29 Jan 2013 Cross-strait Securities and Futures Supervisory Cooperation Platform (First Meeting) (Taipei)

Market access; two-way flow of capital; and discussions on listing mainland incorporated Taiwanese companies on the bourse in Taiwan
Cross-strait Securities and Futures Supervisory Cooperation Platform (First Meeting) (Taipei)

Market access; two-way flow of capital; discussions on listing mainland incorporated Taiwanese companies on the bourse in Taiwan
   
26 Feb 2013     S. 12 Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2013 (introduced but not enacted)  
17 Mar 2013 Premier Li promises more consideration to interests of Taiwan      
16 Apr 2013 White Paper The Diversified Employment of China’s Armed Forces      
14 May 2013     Introduction of H.R. 1960 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Secs. 1259 and 1265 concern Taiwan  
Jun 2013   DPP publishes Defense Policy Blue Paper No. 1 “DPP’s Defense Agenda”

DPP publishes Defense Policy Blue Paper No. 4 “New Chapter for Taiwan-U.S. Defense Partnership”
   
13 Jun 2013 President Xi Jinping and KMT Honorary Chairman Wu Po-hsiung meet in Beijing, where Xi offers four proposals to advance ties across the strait President Xi Jinping and KMT Honorary Chairman Wu Po-hsiung meet in Beijing, where Xi offers four proposals to advance ties across the strait

KMT Honorary Chairman Wu Po-hsiung agrees to Beijing’s concept of “One China Framework

   
14 Jun 2013 Preparatory Discussion on the Ninth Round of Cross-Strait High-level Talks (Taipei) Preparatory Discussion on the Ninth Round of Cross-Strait High-level Talks (Taipei)    
20-22 Jun 2013 Ninth round of high-level talks between SEF-ARATS) (Shanghai) Ninth round of high-level talks between SEF-ARATS) (Shanghai)    
12 Jul 2013     P.L. 113-17 grants observer status to Taiwan at International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)  
01 Aug 2013     House Foreign Affair Committee approves H.R. 419 (Taiwan Policy Act of 2013)  
Sep 2013   1,822 mainland students study in Taiwan universities    
09 Sep 2013 China, U.S. vow to enhance Asia-Pacific military ties   China, U.S. vow to enhance Asia-Pacific military ties  
10 Sep 2013 CNO Meets with Commander of Chinese Navy CNO Meets with Commander of Chinese Navy CNO Meets with Commander of Chinese Navy  
20 Sep 2013 Chinese FM, Hagel applaud steady improvement of China-U.S. military ties   Chinese FM, Hagel applaud steady improvement of China-U.S. military ties  
03 Oct 2013       U.S., Japan Security Consultative Committee. Joint Statement Toward a More Robust Alliance and Greater Shared Responsibilities
06 Oct 2013 President Xi Jinping meets with former Vice President Vincent Liew, says political disagreements with Taiwan cannot be passed from generation to generation, and proposes ‘One China’ Framework President Xi Jinping meets with former Vice President Vincent Liew, says political disagreements with Taiwan cannot be passed from generation to generation, and proposes ‘One China’ Framework    
26 Oct 2013 Top political advisor meets KMT honorary chairman Top political advisor meets KMT honorary chairman    
11 Nov 2013 CPC congratulates KMT on plenary congress CPC congratulates KMT on plenary congress    
17 Dec 2013       Japanese government announces its first-ever National Security Strategy (NSS), calling on the country to make a “Proactive Contribution to Peace”
26 Dec 2013     H.R.  1960 becomes Public Law 113-66, without inclusion of Secs. 1259 and 1265 concerning Taiwan)  
1 Jan 2014   President Ma’s New Year’s Day Address    
11 Feb 2014 For the first time, PRC TAO Director Zhang Zhijun meets with ROC MAC Minister Wang Yu-Chi (Nanjing), establishing links between TAO-MAC For the first time, PRC TAO Director Zhang Zhijun meets with ROC MAC Minister Wang Yu-Chi (Nanjing), establishing links between TAO-MAC    
17 Feb 2014 Taiwan and Macau sign new aviation agreement Taiwan and Macau sign new aviation agreement    
20-21 Feb 2014 Cross-Strait Result and Review Committee Meeting (Changsha) Cross-Strait Result and Review Committee Meeting (Changsha)    
26-28 Feb 2014 Tenth Round of high-level talks between SEF-ARATS Talks (Taipei) Tenth Round of high-level talks between SEF-ARATS Talks (Taipei)    
Mar 2014   DPP publishes Defense Policy Blue Paper No. 5 “China’s Military Threats against Taiwan in 2025    
13 Mar 2014 Premier Li calls for new progress in mainland-Taiwan ties      
14 Mar 2014     House Foreign Affair Committee holds Hearing: The Promise of the Taiwan Relations Act  
18 Mar-10 Apr 2014   Sunflower Movement, student-led protestors occupying the Taiwanese legislature, opposing closer economic ties with China    
25 Mar 2014     H.Res.494 - Affirming the importance of the Taiwan Relations Act  
03 Apr 2014     House passes H.R. 3470 (Combines H. Res. 494 (to affirm TRA) and Naval Vessel transfer and arms export control amendments act))

Evaluating U.S. Policy on Taiwan on the 35th Anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA)
 
08 Apr 2014     Senate passes H.R. 3470  
14 Apr 2014   Remarks by Administrator Gina McCarthy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Administration in Taipei Remarks by Administrator Gina McCarthy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Administration in Taipei  
24 Apr 2014     DOD Annual Report to Congress on Military and Security  Developments Involving the PRC  
28 Apr 2014     H.R. 4495 Asia-Pacific Region Priority Act  
17 Jun 2014 Document: Conduct for Unplanned Encounters at Sea Document: Conduct for Unplanned Encounters at Sea Document: Conduct for Unplanned Encounters at Sea  
27 Jun 2014 Cross-Strait affairs chiefs hold formal meeting Cross-Strait affairs chiefs hold formal meeting    
30 Jun 2014 Top political advisor meets Taipei mayor Top political advisor meets Taipei mayor    
01 Jul 2014 Cabinet Decision on Development of Seamless Security Legislation to Ensure Japan's Survival and Protect its People      
05 Aug 2014 Blue Ridge Strengthens Cooperation with PLA(N) North Sea Fleet in Qingdao, China Blue Ridge Strengthens Cooperation with PLA(N) North Sea Fleet in Qingdao, China Blue Ridge Strengthens Cooperation with PLA(N) North Sea Fleet in Qingdao, China  
23 Sep 2014     29 House members send a letter to Sec of State John Kerry, calling for a new Taiwan Policy Review to examine expanded engagement with Taiwan  
26 Sep 2014 PRC’s Xi Jinping on “Peaceful Reunification and One Country, Two Systems”      
15 Oct 2014 CNO Greenert: U.S. Navy Needs to Engage More With China CNO Greenert: U.S. Navy Needs to Engage More With China CNO Greenert: U.S. Navy Needs to Engage More With China  
31 Oct 2014 and 04 Nov 2014 PRC Ministry of National Defense and US Department of Defense  sign MoU on Notification of Major Military Activities Confidence Building Measures Mechanism   US Department of Defense and PRC Ministry of National Defense  sign MoU on Notification of Major Military Activities Confidence Building Measures Mechanism  
12 Nov 2014 President Xi and President Obama hold Joint Press Conference (Beijing)   President Xi and President Obama hold Joint Press Conference (Beijing)  
19-21 Nov 2014   Kurt Tong, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, visits Taiwan Kurt Tong, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, visits Taiwan  
18 Dec 2014     Public Law No: 113-276 (Sec 102) - Provides for the transfer by sale of naval vessels to Taiwan. U.S., Japan Security Consultative Committee Joint Statement
19 Dec 2014     Public Law No: 113-276 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Sec. 1256, Sec. 1259A, and Sec. 1295B, esp (E) and (H)  
23 Dec 2014   Statement by AIT Director Christopher J. Marut on Recent Successes in Taiwan Statement by AIT Director Christopher J. Marut on Recent Successes in Taiwan  
2015   Publication of the ROC National Defense Report    
01 Jan 2015   President Ma's New Year’s Day Message “Reconciliation, Cooperation, Peace”    
13 Jan 2015   Remarks by AIT Director Christopher J. Marut at Opening of "Tradition and Transformation: U.S.-Taiwan Relations, 1979-2014" Remarks by AIT Director Christopher J. Marut at Opening of "Tradition and Transformation: U.S.-Taiwan Relations, 1979-2014"  
01 Apr 2015 PRC welcomes the participation of Taiwan in AIIB      
07 Apr 2015     DOD Annual Report toCongress on Military and Security Developments Involving the PRC  
08 Apr 2015 PRC says No CPC-DPP exchange if One China principle not upheld      
13 Apr 2015     H.R.1735: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (Section 1263)  
20 Apr 2015 USS Blue Ridge Pulls into Zhanjiang, China for Port Visit USS Blue Ridge Pulls into Zhanjiang, China for Port Visit USS Blue Ridge Pulls into Zhanjiang, China for Port Visit  
21 Apr 2015 Taiwan telecom fraud suspects to face proceedings on the mainland      
22 Apr 2015   “Three Years at the Helm of AIT: Reflections on the U.S.-Taiwan Relationship” Remarks by Christopher J. Marut, Director of the American Institute in Taiwan “Three Years at the Helm of AIT: Reflections on the U.S.-Taiwan Relationship” Remarks by Christopher J. Marut, Director of the American Institute in Taiwan  
24 Apr 2015 CPC, KMT leaders to meet in Beijing      
27 Apr 2015       U.S., Japan Security Consultative Committee. Joint Statement: A Stronger Alliance for a Dynamic Security Environment – The Guidelines for Japan-U.S. Defense Cooperation
28 Apr 2015       U.S.-Japan Joint Vision Statement(Abe / Obama)
29 Apr 2015   Ma:  The 1992 Consensus: ensuring cross-strait peace and prosperity    
May 2015 White Paper on China’s Military Strategy DPP publishes Defense Policy Blue Paper No. 9 “Taiwan’s Military Capacities in 2025”    
04 May 2015 KMT Chairman Eric Chu and CPC General Secretary Xi Jinping meet in Beijing KMT Chairman Eric Chu and CPC General Secretary Xi Jinping meet in Beijing    
05 May 2015 Full text of mainland's Taiwan affairs authorities' statement on cross-Straits relations       
11 May 2015 Mainland opposes "Taiwan independence" in any form: spokesperson      
19 May 2015     McCain introduces S.1376 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016  
21 May 2015     “Taiwan: A Vital Partner in East Asia” remarks by Susan Thornton Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs  
01 Jun 2015   Charles H. Rivkin Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Remarks at the Global Cooperation Training Framework (GCTF) MOU Signing Ceremony (Taipei)

Remarks by AIT Director Christopher J. Marut at the “Global Cooperation Training Framework” MOU Signing Ceremony
Charles H. Rivkin Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Remarks at the Global Cooperation Training Framework (GCTF) MOU Signing Ceremony (Taipei)

Remarks by AIT Director Christopher J. Marut at the “Global Cooperation Training Framework” MOU Signing Ceremony
 
18 Jun 2015 PRC removes entry permit requirements for Taiwan residents      
24 Jun 2015 PRC reiterates no interference in Taiwan elections      
19 Jul 2015   '1992 consensus' written into KMT's new party platform    
03 Aug 2015 Taipei mayor vows to do "whatever" benefits cross-Strait exchange Taipei mayor vows to do "whatever" benefits cross-Strait exchange    
24-26 Aug 2015 Eleventh round of high-level talks between SEF and ARATS (Fuzhou) Eleventh round of high-level talks between SEF and ARATS (Fuzhou)    
01 Sep 2015 Xi meets with former KMT chairman, stressing joint marking war anniversary Xi meets with former KMT chairman, stressing joint marking war anniversary    
01 Oct 2015   Remarks by Deputy United States Trade Representative Robert Holleyman Press Conference for the Ninth Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Council meeting (Taipei) Remarks by Deputy United States Trade Representative Robert Holleyman Press Conference for the Ninth Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Council meeting (Taipei)  
15 Oct 2015     U.S.-Taiwan Relations in a Changing Regional Landscape. Remarks by AIT Director Kin W. Moy  
16 Oct 2015 China urges EU to deal with Taiwan-related issues with prudence      
28 Oct 2015     H. Con. Res. 88 re-affirms theTaiwan Relations Act (TRA) and the Six Assurances  as the cornerstone of U.S.-Taiwan  
Nov 2015     Obama makes his ninth trip to Asia and the Pacific, advances the U.S. broader regional strategy known as the Rebalance.(part of the strategy is to ‘strengthen our unofficial relationship with the people of Taiwan’  
1 Nov 2015   ROC Seeks Observer Status on UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)    
3 Nov 2015 U.S. welcomes steps by both sides of Taiwan Strait to improve ties U.S. welcomes steps by both sides of Taiwan Strait to improve ties U.S. welcomes steps by both sides of Taiwan Strait to improve ties  
4 Nov 2015 Xi-Ma meeting significant for long development of cross-Strait ties Xi-Ma meeting significant for long development of cross-Strait ties    
07 Nov 2015 Chinese President Xi Jinping and Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou meet face-to-face for the first time since the split in 1949 (Singapore) Both sides formally endorse the “1992 Consensus”

Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet face-to-face for the first time since the split in 1949 (Singapore) Both sides formally endorse the “1992 Consensus”

Full text of President Ma's remarks in meeting with Xi Jinping

   
9 Nov 2015   MAC issues statement on the 1992 Consensus and Cross-Strait affairs    
20 Nov 2015   President Ma meets US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and Senior Official for APEC Matthew J. Matthews(excerpt: cross-strait relation)    
22 Nov 2015   Ma Ying-jeou pens op-ed piece “When I said Mr. Xi”    
24-26 Nov 2015 Meeting on the reform of the Armed Forces; President Xi announces the  reorganization of the current military administration structure and military command areas      
30 Nov 2015 China and Taiwan exchange spies (Chinese authorities release Taiwanese officers from the Bureau of Military Intelligence Chu Kung-hsun and Hsu Chang-kuo and Taiwanese authorities give early release to Chinese spy Li Zhihao as part of the exchange) Taiwan and China exchange spies (Chinese authorities release Taiwanese officers from the Bureau of Military Intelligence Chu Kung-hsun and Hsu Chang-kuo and Taiwanese authorities give early release to Chinese spy Li Zhihao as part of the exchange)    
09 Dec 2015     Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Taiwan Naval Support Act (H.R. 4154)  
16 Dec 2015     Statement by Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain on U.S. arms sales to Taiwan  
17 Dec 2015     Obama officials notify Congress of the sale of $1.83 billion worth of arms to Taiwan (See Congress H.R. 3470)  
18 Dec 2015     Introduction of S. 2426, to the Senate -- to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) and for other purposes  
17 Dec 2015   President Ma’s New Year’s Day Message    
30 Dec 2015 Zero tolerance for separatist Taiwan investors on mainland Zero tolerance for separatist Taiwan investors on mainland    
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