PREVENTING NUCLEAR WAR BETWEEN CHINA AND THE U.S. OVER TAIWAN
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PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC): CROSS-STRAIT COOPERATION

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  • Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO)
  • Association for Relations Across Taiwan Straits (ARATS)
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Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO)

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The Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) of the State Council is an administrative institution in charge of Taiwan affairs under the State Council.  

Remarks / Statements

2017

  • Exchange, cooperation "unstoppable trend" in cross-Strait relations: spokesperson

2016

  • Consensus basis for regular contact between cross-Strait affairs authorities: spokesman

2015

  • ECFA greatly benefits people across Strait
  • ​Mainland spokesman calls for better treatment of mainland students in Taiwan
  • Chinese mainland opposed to "HK, Taiwan independence"​
  • Institutionalized cross-Strait ties deepening
  • Mainland opposes "Taiwan independence" in any form

2014

  • Hong Kong policy paper significant
  • Sovereignty issues should be decided by all Chinese​
  • Spokesman rebuts "mainland buying out Taiwan" remarks
  • Xi's comments show mainland's good faith to Taiwan
  • Mainland open to cross-Strait leaders summit
  • Cross-Strait peaceful development should be cherished
  • Mainland welcomes all Taiwan compatriots
  • Cross-Strait compatriots told to be vigilant
  • "Taiwan independence" a dead end
  • Mainland-Taiwan tax pact of mutual benefit
  • No way out" for "Taiwan independence"
  • Mainland, Taiwan should jointly safeguard Diaoyu sovereignty
  • Cross-Strait compatriots condemn Abe's Yasukuni shrine visit
  • Mainland, Taiwan look to sign more agreements

2013

  • Direct cross-Strait transport, postal services beneficial
  • Meeting of cross-Strait affairs chiefs in planning
  • Aircraft carrier's voyage normal training arrangement​
  • Mainland spokeswoman calls for more exchanges after flag row​
  • Tourism law to enhance cross-Strait cooperation
  • ​Mainland spokeswoman defends cross-Strait service trade pact
  • Spokeswoman elaborates on mainland-Taiwan ties "roadmap"
  • DPP disturbance of cross-Strait exchanges is harmful

2004

  • Chen's Speech Foreshadows Split Attempt (2004)
  • Curbing "Taiwan independence" most urgent task (2004)

Cross-Strait Trade

2016

  • First cross-Strait bank card issued
  • Mainland approves more Taiwanese investment

2015

  • Chinese mainland eases restrictions on individual Taiwanese business
  • Mainland trade association opens Taiwan office
  • Top political advisor supports proper AIIB role for Taiwan
  • Mainland continues preferential policies for Taiwan enterprises
  • Mainland welcomes Taiwan's participation in AIIB

2014

  • Mainland tourists bring Taiwan over 11 bln USD
  • Cross-Strait economic cooperation helpful to Taiwan

2013

  • Mainland banks issue renminbi bonds in Taiwan
  • Agricultural Bank eyes RMB bonds issuance in Taiwan
  • Cross-Strait entrepreneurs expect to deepen cooperation for common destiny
  • Summit for cross-Strait entrepreneurs slated for Taipei in 2014
  • ICBC to buy stake in Taiwan's SinoPac
  • Bank of Taiwan Shanghai branch begins TWD clearing
  • Banking ownership limits help deepen cross-Strait ties
  • Zeng Peiyan calls for cross-Strait cooperation amid new challenges
  • Yuan business launched in Taiwan
  • Mainland-Taiwan investment protection pact effective from Fri.
  • Multiple financial cooperation of Chinese mainland, Taiwan
  • Mainland to expand opening of capital market to Taiwan
  • Mainland supports firms to go public in Taiwan
  • Cross-strait trade hits 169 bln USD in 2012

2012

  • Taiwan opens first mainland trade promotion center
  • Cross-Strait trade totals 554.27 bln USD
  • Bank of China branch designated as RMB clearing bank in Taiwan
  • Trade organizations cleared to open cross-Strait offices
  • Sr. official visits Taiwan product exhibition
  • Taiwanese rice exported to mainland for first time
  • China Development Bank promises financial support to Taiwanese enterprises
  • Taiwan's Mega Bank launches first mainland branch in Suzhou
  • Bank of Communications opens Taipei branch
  • Bank of China's Taipei branch officially opens
  • Mainland TV makers to buy 30 mln Taiwanese FPDs
  • Bank of China steps up loan support to Taiwan companies
  • Chinese mainland to offer 95 bln USD loans to Taiwan businesses
  • Taiwanese financial industry eyes capturing mainland opportunities
  • Jiangsu-Taiwan industrial cooperation event kicks off
  • Duty cuts under ECFA save Taiwanese companies 225 mln USD
  • Cross-Strait trade down 6.7% in first quarter
  • ECFA talks will go "step by step": negotiators
  • Cross-Strait ECC meeting kicks off in Taiwan
  • Cross-strait ECC to meet in April
  • Chinese mainland, Taiwan began trade office exchange
  • Chinese mainland, Taiwan keep currency settlement channels clear
  • Cross-Strait textile and clothing expo to open in April
  • Mainland pledges continuing support to Taiwan businesses
  • Leading Taiwanese food manufacturer to build new factory in E China
  • Chinese mainland retrieves 158 mln USD for Taiwanese in 2011
  • Cross-strait trade volume reaches record 147 bln USD in 2011

2011

  • Chinese mainland permits two Taiwan banks to open branches: regulator
  • China Mobile eyes cross-Strait cooperation for beefing up 4G market
  • Chinese mainland businessman favors Kinmen in investment
  • First economic forum for mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan kicks off in Beijing
  • Taiwanese banks report profits in the mainland
  • Chinese mainland to allow four Taiwan banks to open branches: CBRC
  • Small-, medium-sized service providers benefit from cross-Strait economic deal: ECC assessment
  • Mainland-Taiwan trade up 15.3% in first 5 months of 2011
  • Cross-Strait economic pact produces fresh reciprocal effect

2009

  • Mainland-Taiwan economic agreement will benefit both: official
  • Authority licences 16 airlines to operate direct cross-strait flights
  • Direct Harbin-Taiwan flights start
  • Trade volume between Chinese mainland and Taiwan slides in first seven months
  • Mainland's UnionPay bank cards to make way into Taiwan
  • 15 boats crossing Taiwan Straits in first Cross-Strait Cup Sailing Competition
  • First flight leaves Guangzhou for Taipei on new cross-Straits direct air route
  • Cross-Straits flight leaves Shanghai for Taipei
  • Two new direct cross-Straits air routes added
  • First passenger-cargo vessel leaves mainland for Taiwan
  • Beijing companies buy Taiwan farm produce at exhibit for 700,000 yuan
  • Maker of famed mainland steamed buns to open Taiwan outlet under JV
  • Chinese mainland sending new buying delegation to Taiwan next month
  • Chinese mainland delegation on procurement spree in Taiwan
  • ​Chinese mainland delegation on shopping spree in Taiwan
  • Chinese mainland to organize three buying teams to Taiwan by July
  • BOC to grant $1.36 bln worth credits to 12 Taiwan-funded businesses
  • Direct shipping boosts mainland imports of Taiwan farm produce
  • Mainland's trade with Taiwan, HK see recoveries, but still down year-on-year
  • Chinese mainland says no preconditions for comprehensive economic cooperation agreement with Taiwan
  • Mainland, Taiwan financial co-op mutual benefits amid global downturn
  • Mainland sets up first tribunal dealing exclusively with Taiwanese-involved case
  • MOC starts review of anti-dumping measures on phenol from Taiwan company
  • Chinese mainland sees first cross-strait remittance since 1949
  • Mainland, Taiwan steel companies sign cooperation agreement
  • Direct air route launched between Henan and Taiwan

2008

  • Mainland, Taiwan advised to beef up finance regulatory cooperation
  • Mainland, Taiwan steel sectors urged to boost co-op amid financial crisis
  • Mainland expects enterprises to invest in Taiwan
  • First Taiwan cargo ship docked at mainland's port via direct shipping route
  • Chinese mainland, Taiwan start direct transport, mail services
  • Mainland-bound direct flight takes off from Taipei
  • Mainland beefs up sea rescue force ahead of cross-Strait direct shipping
  • Mainland, Taiwan keen to avoid excessive competition in coming direct shipping
  • Logistics firms see direct cross-Strait links as good business
  • Trade between mainland and Taiwan to keep momentum
  • Airlines seek weekday cross-Strait flights after weekend success
  • Taiwan relaxes control over mainland investment
  • Weekend charter flights, mainland tourists positive for Taiwan economy
  • China Eastern Airlines to set up Taiwan office

Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait (ARATS)

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​The Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS) was established in Beijing on Dec. 16, 1991 with Wang Daohan as its chairman.  The purpose of ARATS is to promote cross-Strait exchanges, to develop cross-Strait relations, and to realize a peaceful reunification of the country.  Information on ARATS activities is available in Chinese.

Remarks & Statements

  • 陈德铭:31条措施为两岸经济文化融合提供保障 (Chen Deming: 31 Measures Provide Protection for Cross-strait Economic and Cultural Integration) (April 2018)
  • ARATS chief Chen Yunlin leaves for Taiwan (2008)
  • Cross-Straits Dialogue on 'One China' Consensus May Be Reopened

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  • Welcome
  • E-Books
    • Strait Talk >
      • Chapter 1: Historical, Cultural, Legal, and Geographical Factors
      • Chapter 2: The Political Factor
      • Chapter 3: The Economic Factor
      • Chapter 4: The Military Factor
      • Chapter 5: The Issues
      • Chapter 6: The Negotiations
      • Chapter 7: Conclusions
      • Appendices
      • Images
    • An Analysis of China's National Interests
    • One China, Five Interpretations
  • Blogs
  • Cross-Strait Info
    • Cross-Strait Timeline >
      • 2018-2019
      • 2016-2017
      • 2000-2015
      • 1980-1999
      • 1950-1979
      • 1911-1949
      • pre 1911
    • Official Documents >
      • Official Documents Library
      • 中国人民共和国​
      • 中華民國 (台湾)
    • Major Actors >
      • PRC
      • ROC
      • US
      • Japan
    • Military Balance
    • Political Warfare
    • Key Issues >
      • 1992 Consensus
      • Anti-Secession Law
      • One China
      • 'One Country, Two Systems'
      • Status Quo
      • Taiwan Independence
      • Taiwan Strait Crises
      • U.S. Arms Sales
      • Use of Force
    • Cooperation >
      • ROC
      • PRC
      • Signed Agreements
      • Cross-Strait Links
      • Peace Proposal
      • Military Talks
    • Glossary
    • Additional Resources on Cross-Strait Relations >
      • Books
      • Reports, Articles & Interviews
      • Multimedia
  • Photos
    • A Photographic Journey Through Old China