Published 1 year ago

Taiwan’s former Prez Ma lands in China in landmark, controversial visit

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Former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou landed in Shanghai on Monday afternoon, the first former leader of the self-ruled island to do so in nearly seven decades, in a visit that he said was an effort to “lower heightened political and military tension between the two sides.” The trip comes at a time of heightened tensions between Beijing and Taipei. China keeps up military and political pressure to try and get democratic Taiwan to accept Chinese sovereignty.

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Times of India

Taiwan: Taiwan ex-president Ma heads to China 'to improve cross-strait atmosphere'

Rest of World News: TAOYUAN, Taiwan: Taiwan ex-president Ma Ying-jeou travelled to China on Monday, embarking on the first cross-strait visit by a current or former leade.

1 year ago·India

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The Hindu

Taiwan's former leader Ma begins China visit

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou began a 12-day tour of China today, a day after Taiwan lost another of its 14 diplomatic partners to China.

1 year ago·India

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CTV News

Taiwan's former leader Ma begins China visit

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou departed for a tour of China on Monday, in what he called an attempt to reduce tensions a day after Taiwan lost one of its few remaining diplomatic partners to China.

1 year ago·Canada

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Reuters

Former Taiwan president heads to China pledging peace

By Fabian Hamacher and Ann Wang TAOYUAN, Taiwan - Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou left for China on Monday on a landmark trip, saying he hoped to bring about peace and improve relations through the interactions of young people. Ma, in office from 2008-2016, will be the first former or current Taiwanese president to visit China since the defeated Republic of China government fled

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Taiwan Ex-President Visits China "To Improve Cross-Strait Atmosphere"

Taiwan ex-president Ma Ying-jeou travelled to China on Monday, embarking on the first cross-strait visit by a current or former leader of the island in more than seven decades, a trip Taipei's ruling party called "regrettable". Ma's 12-day trip will not involve any official meetings, his office said, with his focus on paying tribute to his ancestors and promoting youth exchanges. "I hope to improve the cross-strait atmosphere through the enthus…

1 year ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Taiwan's former leader Ma begins China visit

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou departed for a 12-day tour of China Monday, a day after Taiwan lost another of its 14 diplomatic partners to China. The ex-president is visiting

1 year ago·United States

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