Mainland Affairs Council

January 1, 2005
At the New Year tea reception of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Chinese President Hu Jintao states that in the new year, China will continue to adhere to its basic guiding principles of "peaceful unification and one country, two systems," and Jiang Zemin's "Eight-point proposala",aim3d qt d3v3lpoing current cross-strait relations and pushing ahead with the peaceful reunification of the Motherland!Fenhancing cross-strait personnel exchanges, as well as economic and cultural exchanges thus preserving the stability across the Taiwan Strait. He once again reiterates that the Chinese authorities will show their utmost sincerity and exert their best efforts in fighting for peaceful reunification, and will resume immediate cross-strait dialogues and negotiations on the basis of the "one China" principle. However, they will never allow anyone to split Taiwan away from China in any conceivable way. The Chinese authorities and the Chinese people shall unswervingly defend their national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

January 2, 2005
In an interview with Xinhua News Agency on the 2005 Lunar New Year charter flights for Taiwanese businessmen, the Spokesperson of China's Taiwan Affairs Office states the hope that the conditions of "joint participation, opening more points of destination, direct, two-way, and reciprocal flights" be included in the model of the Lunar New Year charter flights. He also expresses the hope that the airline companies on both sides communicate with each other, directly to achieve a consensus on the technical aspects and implementation of other flight arrangements. Some legislative representatives and airline sector in Taiwan have expressed willingness to proceed to mainland China meet with the Chinese side to discuss the 2005 Lunar New Year chartered flights. On behalf of the Chinese side, he expresses China'sr welcome and willingness to exchange views with Taiwan.

January 3, 2005
Pu Zhaozhou, Director of the Office of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao Affairs of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, expresses the willingness to conduct the Lunar New Year charter flights as a "special case" by following the practice in 2003. In accordance with the condition of "direct and bidirectional, and mutually beneficial and reciprocal," the civilian sector or the airline industry on each side of the Strait can communicate with each other and reach directly. To achieve an agreement and make the arrangements for the compliance of the respective sides. Moreover, the points of destination must not be limited to Shanghai , but other destinations where there is a strong demand from Taiwanese businessmen, such as Beijing, Guangzhou, and Xiamen should also be considered.

January 10, 2005
In a meeting with the "visiting delegation for the promotion of the Lunar New Year charter flights for Taiwanese businessmen" headed by Tseng Yung-chuan, Directod of the Kuomintang's Central Policy Committee, Chen Yunlin, director of China's Taiwan Affairs Office, states that the proposal to actively promote the cross-strait "Three-Links" policy is consistent with China's policy. He hopes that the 2005 Lunar New Year charter flights will include "joint participation, more points of destination, direct, and reciprocal flights." The points of destination must include Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Xiamen, and Shenzhen. The Taipei Airlines Association and the airline companies in Taiwan are welcome to engage in negotiations as soon as possible with mainland-based Straits Aviation Exchange Commission to discuss the details on related technical aspects and other necessary preparations.

January 12, 2005
Director He Shizhong of the Bureau of Economic Affairs, Taiwan Affairs Office, states at a regular press briefing that the proposal for active promotion of the cross-strait "Three- Links" policy has always been consistent. It is hoped that the 2005 Lunar New Year charter flights will include "joint participation, more points of destination, direct, and reciprocal flights." In addition to Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Xiamen must be added to as points of destination . The Lunar New Year charter flights for the Taiwanese businessmen is a special case and a civilian-to-civilian approach can entirely be adopted for it. Officials from the Taiwan Affairs Office and the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait will not participate in the direct communications during the negotiations between the airline zompanies on both sides of the Strait.This is to avoid any unnecessary political confusion, and to enable airline companies to directly communicate with each other and make immediate concrete arrangements on the specific details of the charter flights. We believe that it would be inappropriate, and an unrealistic demand. If anyone suggests the participation of MAC and SEF representative in the negotiations. It can also be said to be an insincere act.

January 12, 2005
In a meeting with a visiting US House Armed Services Committee delegation, Cao Gangchuan, Vice Chairman of the CPC Central Military Commission, State Councillor, and Minister of National Defense, states that the Taiwan issue is a major issue of principle involving China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the root and core interests of the Chinese people. They will use to achieve the peaceful reunification of the motherland their utmost sincerity and best efforts. But they will not toleratev Taiwanese independence nor allow anyone to split Taiwan away from China by any conceivable means.

January 12, 2005
The Director- Zhao Qizheng of the Chinese State Council Information Office states in a meeting with a visiting delegation from the US headed by sinologist David M. Lampton, that soft power will be used first to solve the Taiwan issue.

January 12, 2005
In a meeting with the Speaker from Iceland and the visiting US House Armed Services Committee delegation, Chairman Wu Bangguo of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress states that the purpose of formulating the "Anti-separation Law" is to oppose and suppress the Taiwanese independence separatist forces from splitting the country and to facilitate peaceful reunification of the motherland, to preserve peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, uphold national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and safeguard the core interests of the Chinese people.

January 13, 2005
Chinese State Councillor Tang Jiaxuan points out in a meeting with a visiting delegation of the US Senate Committee of Foreign Relations that the separatist activities waged by the Taiwanese independence forces under Chen Shui-bian's administration are the root cause of the tension in cross-strait relations. These forces are actual threat to the peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and in the Asia-Pacific region. The Chinese Government will adhere to the basic guiding principles of "peaceful reunification and one country, two systems" and will continue to fight for peaceful reunification by means of its greatest sincerity and utmost efforts. However, it will never allow anyone to split Taiwan away from China by any conceivable means.

January 21, 2005
Wang Zaixi, Deputy Director of China's Taiwan Affairs Office states at the forum for the publication of the Collection of Taiwanese Literature that a pressing responsibility is put before the entire Chinese nation, including the Taiwanese compatriots, to firmly suppress the separatist activities of the Taiwanese independence forces.

January 23, 2005
In a meeting with the visiting delegation of the Cross-Strait Joint Trade and Economic Association, Director Chen Yunlin of China's Taiwan Affairs Office states that Taiwan's refusal to acknowledge the "one China" principle and the "1992 Consensus," as well as the exceedingly growing Taiwanese independence separatist activities, including the promotion of the so-called constitutional reform and name rectification movement are the greatest obstacles hindering the improvement of cross-strait relations at the monent.. It is an urgent task for the compatriots on both sides of the Strait and the entire Chinese nation to oppose and suppress Taiwanese independence.

January 25, 2005
Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong states during a visit in Mexico that the purpose of the enactment of the "Anti-separation Law" is to emphasize peaceful means to solve the Taiwan issue and achieve national reunification, which has been a consistent stand. At the same time, this is also a law for opposing against Taiwanese independence. The island of Formosa shall never be allowed to secede.

January 26, 2005
At a regular press briefing, Spokesperson Li Weiyi of China's Taiwan Affairs Office states that they will continue to insist on the basic guidelines of the "peaceful reunification and one country, two systems," and Jiang Zemin's "Eight-point proposals" that are aimed at developing current cross-strait relations and proceeding with the peaceful reunification of the Motherland!F strive for the prospect of peaceful reunification with their utmost sincerity and greatest efforts, enhance cross-strait personnel exchanges, as well as economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation, widespread promotion of the direct "Three-Links", and resume cross-strait dialogues and negotiations as soon as possible under the "one China" principle. However, China will never allow anyone to split Taiwan away from it in any conceivable way.

January 28, 2005
In a speech addressed to the tenth anniversary of Jiang Zemin's "Eight Point proposals," Jia Qinglin, Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, states that they will continue to promote the resumption of cross-strait dialogues and negotiations on the foundation of the "one China" principle. Although both sides of the Strait have not yet been reunified, the fact that mainland China and Taiwan both belong to the same China has not changed. This is the status quo of cross-strait relations. China's willingness to hold talks has nothing to do with who is in power in Taiwan. As long as the "1992 Consensus" which firmly embodies the "one China" principle is acknowledged, China can immediately resume cross-strait dialogues and negotiations, and any issue can be discussed. As long as the Democratic Progressive Party abandons its Taiwanese independence charter and stops all separatist activities related to Taiwanese independence, the Chinese authorities are willing to make a positive response and keep contact.

February 1, 2005
China's Taiwan Affairs Office Deputy Director Wang Zaixi points out during an exclusive interview with the People's Daily Net that the comprehensive implementation of cross-strait "Three-Links" has been actively promoted in the past two decades. It is a goal that we (Chinese Authorities) are constantly working hard to achieve. China has also made corresponding technical preparations. We can say that all is ready except for what is crucial. As long as Taiwan is ready to cooperate, open up, and allow the civilian sectors of both sides of the Strait to negotiate, I personally think that the achieving the "Three-Links" is not a very difficult task.

February 1, 2005
Xiong Guangkai, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the People's Liberation Army, states to Richard P. Lawless, US Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Asia and Pacific Affairs, that the Taiwan issue involves China's sovereignty and its territorial integrity, as well as major principles concerning the roots and core interests of the Chinese people. It also constitutes the greatest factor affecting Sino-US relations. He expresses the hope that the US will earnestly keep its promises to adhere to the "one China" principle," to abide by the three Sino-US communiques, and to oppose against "Taiwanese independence," which it has reiterated several times.

February 7, 2005
In an address at a gathering during the Lunar New Year, Chinese State Council Premier Wen Jiabao points out that as every family is reunited to celebrate the occasion, we will think of our Taiwanese compatriots on the other side of the Strait more than ever. We shall work hard with the 23 million Taiwanese compatriots in fulfilling a complete reunification of the motherland.

February 17, 2005
Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Kong Quan states that China's "peaceful development" has brought favorable opportunities for peace development to Asia and the rest of the world. This has been recognized by the international community. It is the separatist forces in Taiwan that are creating tension across the Strait right now. To suppress the separatist activities of the "Taiwanese independence" advocates, China's National People's Congress has activated the enactment of the "anti-separation law" (so-called anti secession law), which will be advantageous in preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The Chinese government adheres to the "peaceful reunification and one country, two systems" and will fulfill peaceful reunification with its utmost efforts, but will never tolerate "Taiwanese independence."

February 19, 2005
Taiwan Affairs Office Director Chen Yunlin writes an article for the Qiushi magazine pointing out that the Taiwanese independence advocates have become the greatest obstacle blocking the development of cross-strait relations and peaceful reunification. If Taiwan creates a major Taiwanese independence incident and crosses the baseline for a "de jure Taiwanese independence," the Chinese people will firmly and thoroughly crush any Taiwanese independence attempts at all costs.

February 20, 2005
Chinese Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Kong Quan states that the Chinese government and the people firmly oppose against the inclusion of the Taiwan issue, which involves China's national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security, into a joint declaration of the US and Japan.

February 21, 2005
An article published by the People's Daily, "Ulterior Motives of the US and Japan in Meddling in the Taiwan Issue," states that the joint declaration released by the US and Japan this year concretely mentioned the Taiwan issue for the first time. The US and Japan listed "the peaceful resolution of the Taiwan issue through dialogue" as one of their joint strategical objectives in the Asia-Pacific region. This is a plain provocation against China and interference with it's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security, which the Chinese people will never tolerate.

February 23, 2005
Receiving Serbia's president Boris Tadic, Chinese Vice Chairman of the CPC Central Military Commission, State Councilor, and Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan reiterates that it is the Army's responsibility to defend the country's territorial integrity. As long as there is a ray of hope, China will fulfill peaceful reunification. If anybody intends to split Taiwan away from China, then the Chinese government and the 1.3 billion Chinese people will have no other choice but to adopt all forms and means to achieve unification.

February 24, 2005
Regarding former US President Clinton's plan to visit Taiwan, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Kong Quan states that as former US President, Clinton should be aware of the stern stand of the Chinese government on the Taiwan issue. President Clinton should know how to act to conform to the promises of all previous US governments to the Chinese government, which is to adhere to the "one China" principle, to abide by the three Sino-US communiques, and to oppose against "Taiwanese independence."

February 25, 2005
Deputy Dircetor Tang Yi of the Economic Bureau of the Taiwan Affairs Office points out at a press briefing that they are willing to negotiate and achieve a consensus with the related authorities and officials in Taiwan on issues of reinforcing cross-strait agricultural cooperation and expanding the market of Taiwanese agricultural products in mainland China. They also hope to operate cross-strait passenger charter flights during "holidays," as well as regular passenger flights between the major cities in China where there is a concentration of Taiwanese businessmen and the major cities in Taiwan. The Chinese side is also willing to conduct further exchange of views with the related civilian industrial associations in Taiwan on the cross-strait cargo charter flights. The negotiations model of the 2005 Lunar New Year charter flights for Taiwanese businessmen will be adopted under the basic principles of "joint participation, cooperative management, sharing of interests, and mutual benefit for a win-win situation."

February 25, 2005
Chinese State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office Spokesperson Li Weiyi indicates at a regular press briefing that "it is everybody's knowledge that cross-strait relations are still grim, because the separatist activities of the 'Taiwanese independence' forces aimed at spliting Taiwan away from China have not ceased. Recently, the Taiwanese authorities have intensified the separatist activities of 'Taiwanese independence' forces. Specifically through an attempt to achieve the so-called 'de jure Taiwanese independence', by the passage of the so-called 'constitutional' reform. The 'Taiwanese independence' separatist forces and their activities have seriously threatened China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. They have seriously sabotaged the prospect of peaceful reunification and the basic interests of the Chinese race, and have become the actual threats to the peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and in the Asia-Pacific region." The enactment of the anti-separation law (so-called anti-secession law) is beneficial to the stability and development of cross-strait relations, as well as to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and in the Asia-Pacific region.

February 26, 2005
Director-General Dai Xiaofeng of Exchange Bureau of the Chinese State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office states at the Eighth Cross-Strait Union of Travel Agencies that the Taiwan Affairs Office is actively preparing to relax the policy to allow Chinese people to visit Matsu and Penghu Islands for sightseeing, and will gradually allow more people to take advantage of this relaxation.

February 27, 2005
The Taiwan Affairs Office Spokesperson indicates with regard to the declaration on the "Ten-point Consensus" achieved in the meeting between President Chen Shui-bian and Chairman James Soong on February 24 that there is only one China in the world, and that both mainland China and Taiwan belong to the same China. Although both sides of the Strait are not yet unified, the fact that both belong to the same China has not changed. At present, the crux of the difficulty in cross-strait relations is that the Taiwan authorities refuse to recognize the principle of "one China" nor do they acknowledge the "1992 Consensus." We hope that the Taiwanese authorities will acknowledge the "1992 Consensus" as soon as possible, and stop all "Taiwanese independence" separatist activities. Certain practical steps should be taken in developing cross-strait relations for the benefit of all the compatriots on both sides of the Strait.

March 4, 2005
During his address to the body formed by the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang, Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League, and All China Taiwanese Association at the third session of the 10th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, PRC President Hu Jintao stressed that the Chinese government will never "change the principle of placing hopes on the Taiwan people." The Chinese government "will give its best effort in dealing with tasks that will benefit the interests of the compatriots in Taiwan, the promotion of cross-strait exchanges, the safeguard of cross-strait peace, and the peaceful reunification of the motherland."

March 4, 2005
In his reply to questions from Chinese and foreign journalists during the third session of the National People's Congress (NPC), spokesperson Jiang Enzhu said that the "anti-separation law" (so-called "anti-secession law") is definitely neither a "law for using military force on Taiwan" nor "a call to war." Jiang said that rather, the law is one that promotes the development of cross-strait relations and peaceful reunification. It's a law that opposes and would prevent Taiwan independence secessionist forces from dividing the country and safeguard peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Also the law preserves China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and conforms to the fundamental interests of the Chinese people. The formulation of the law, therefore, was intended to oppose and restrict Taiwan independence secessionist forces, and was not directed against the majority of the Taiwan compatriots. The Majority of the Taiwan compatriots would not agree to Taiwan independence, Jiang said.

March 5, 2005
In his report during the opening of the third session of the 10th NPC, PRC premier Wen Jiabao said that the draft of the "anti-separation law" (so-called "anti-secession law") to be reviewed by the NPC "adequately reflected our long-standing position, as well as our utmost sincerity and effort in the pursuit of peaceful reunification." The law embodies the common aspiration and determination of the Chinese people in protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country, and do not allow "Taiwan independence" secessionist forces to separate Taiwan from China under any name or by any means.

March 6, 2005
PRC foreign minister Li Zhaoxing said during a press conference that the sovereignty of the motherland is above all else, and that the aspiration for a peaceful reunification by all Chinese people and Taiwan compatriots is above all else. Li said that the Chinese government would spare no effort in realizing a peaceful unification of the motherland. Also, it would not allow any person to separate Taiwan, which is a part of China, from the motherland using any excuse or by any means, because such act would not be permitted.

March 8, 2005
Wang Zhaoguo, Vice-Chairman of the Standing Committee of the NPC, explained the draft of the "anti-separation law" (so-called "anti-secession law") during the second NPC session.

March 10, 2005
In a press conference during the third NPC session on the issues of agriculture, rural areas, and farmers, PRC Minister of Agriculture Du Qinglin said that China would further promote cross-strait agricultural cooperation to resolve current issues on cooperation. In particular, in order to realize the recent proposal by Hu Jintao to create opportunities to facilitate Taiwanese agricultural exports to the mainland, more efforts are needed from the mainland to discuss with the Taiwan agricultural sector regarding concrete measures to resolve such issues.

March 10, 2005
During the review of the party of Taiwan representatives, Jia Qinglin, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, pointed out that there was need for continual and active promotion for the revival of cross-strait talks and negotiations under the "one-China" principle. Jia said it is necessary to continue to work and carry out pragmatic measures for the Taiwan compatriots so as to promote cross-strait relations and peaceful reunification of the motherland.

March 11, 2005
Chen Yunling, Director of the Taiwan Work Office of Central Committee of Communist Party of China and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, pointed out to journalists that there is a small number of "Taiwan independence" advocates who have maliciously distorted facts related to the "anti-separation law" (so-called "anti-secession law"), misled and deceived the majority of the Taiwan compatriots, and incited hostile attitude toward the mainland. These elements claimed that they would further sabotage cross-strait relations. The plan of Taiwan independence secessionist forces to once again jeopardize cross-strait relations has enraged overseas Chinese.

March 14, 2005
The third session of the 10th National People's Congress passed the nine articles of the "anti-separation law" (so-called "anti-secession law").

March 14, 2005
During an interview with CNN, PRC Premier Wen Jiabao said that the Taiwan issue is a domestic issue and China would not allow foreign intervention. "We do not wish other countries to intervene, but we are also not afraid if they do. There is only one China in the world. Although the mainland and Taiwan have not been reunited, it does not change the one China reality. This is the status quo across Strait," Wen said.

March 16, 2005
The spokesperson of the PRC State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said that the MAC statement issued on March 14 in response to the passage of the "anti-separation law" (so-called "anti-secession law") did not take into account the objective and contents of the law and maliciously distorted the law as "unilaterally changing the status quo acorss the Taiwan Strait" and "using non-peaceful means to resolve cross-strait issues," and "providing a blank check for the Chinese People's Liberation Army to use any measure to annex Taiwan." The MAC statement was pure premeditated misinformation and distortion, aimed to deceive the Taiwan compatriots and the international critics, and incite antagonism across the Strait so as to give the Taiwan independence secessionist forces an excuse for starting incidents.

March 16, 2005
During a State Council press conference, Vice-Minister of the Taiwan Affairs Office Wang Zaixi pointed out that the Taiwan issue could not be delayed forever if the country wants to be united and invigorated. The resolution to the Taiwan issue represents the position and common aspiration of the 1.3 billion people in China. Regular charter flights will be implemented for Taiwan businessmen during the holidays, and agricultural products from Taiwan will be sold in the mainland. Cross-strait exchange issues will be resolved gradually in due time.

March 16, 2005
During a scheduled press conference, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Liu Jianchao said that if the Dalai Lama really wishes to improve his relations with the central government, he should fully look at and objectively judge the facts and abandon the adcocacy of Tibet independence, give up his various splittist activities, as well as publicly admit that Tibet is an inseparable part of China, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, and that the PRC government is the sole legitimate government representing all people of China.

March 17, 2005
In response to a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Liu Jianchao said that the preposterous criticism and unreasonable accusation against the "anti-separation law" (so-called "anti-secession law") violated the principle of the three Sino-US Joint Communiques and basic guidelines for international relations, and that the resolution was a blatant intervention of China's internal affairs.

March 18, 2005
In response to a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives on the passage of the "anti-separation law" (so-called "anti-secession law"), the person-in-charge of the NPC Foreign and affairs Committee pointed out that the resolution passed by the House in March 16 distorted the objective of the law, that it was an unfounded criticism against the proper legislative activity of China, and a blatant intervention of China's internal affairs.

March 20, 2005
During his meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, PRC Premier Wen Jiabao said that the objective of the "anti-separation law" (so-called "anti-secession law") is restraining "Taiwan independence" advocates. Hence, the law is beneficial for cross-strait stability and development, as well as the safeguard of peace and development in Asia-Pacific. Wen hoped the U.S. will understand, respect, and support China's passage of the law.

March 24, 2005
During its plenary meeting, the Mainland-based Research Center of Cross-Strait Relations indicated that a small number of "Taiwan independence" advocates maliciously tarnished and attacked the "anti-separation law" (so-called "anti-secession law"), and staged the so-called protest rally on March 26. Their actions were considered provocations against the motherland and detrimental to cross-strait relations.

March 30, 2005
The Director of the Taiwan Work Office of the CPC Central Committe Chen Yunling met with the delegation led by Kuomintang Vice-Chairman Chiang Pin-kung and arrived at "twelve preliminary consensuses": promote the normalization and availability of cross-strait charter flights during holidays as soon as possible;,strengthen cross-strait agricultural cooperation, resolve issues regarding Taiwan agricultural exports to the mainland, revive the fishing labor cooperation with Taiwan, encourage and promote cross-strait cooperation in the financial, insurance, transportation, and medical treatment services sectors, allow negotiations and signing of civilian agreements based on mutual benefit to safeguard the interests of Taiwan businessmen investments, promote mutual exchanges between counties, cities, and villages on both sides of the Strait, promote cross-strait news exchanges, actively carry out preparatory work to allow mainland residents to visit Taiwan; formulate further measures to facilitate travel to and from the mainland by Taiwan residents; and promote cross-strait cooperation to jointly fight crime.

April 1, 2005
In a meeting with KMT Vice Chairman P. K. Chiang, Jia Qinglin, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, states that China has always hoped and actively fought to resume cross-strait dialogue and negotiations on the foundation of the "one China" principle. To improve and develop cross-strait relations, it is imperative to insist on the "1992 Consensus" which embodies of the "one China" principle, and to hold talks based on the foundation of the "1992 Consensus." Jia Qinglin states that since 1949, even though both sides of the Straits have not been reunified, the fact that mainland China and Taiwan belong to the same China has not changed. This is the status quo of cross-strait relations. He states that this is not only our position, but can also be observed in existing regulations and documents in Taiwan.

April 1, 2005
Director Chen Yunlin of China's State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office states during an exclusive interview with Taiwan's TVBS that China welcomes all the political parties and organizations from Taiwan and their representatives to exchange views on cross-strait relations and peaceful reunification, as well as welcome them to travel to China for sightseeing or visit. This has been China's constant statement. At present, Taiwanese uthorities do not acknowledge the "one China" principle and the "1992 Consensus" which has resulted in the inability of the Association for Relations aross the Taiwan Straits and the Straits Exchange Foundation to conduct dialogues nd negotiations. Under such circumstances, China should reinforce communication with the political parties and organizations in Taiwan and their representatives, because of the importance of conducting dialogues. China is willing to communicate and conduct dialogue with any political parties that identify with the "1992 Consensus," oppose "Taiwanese independence," and advocate for the development of cross-strait relations. They are most welcome to visit China.

April 1, 2005
In a meeting with a visiting KMT delegation led by KMT Vice Chairman P. K. Chiang, Director Chen Yunlin of China's State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office states that it has always been China's position to strongly encourage cross-strait economic exchanges and cooperation. The reinforcement of cross-strait economic cooperation and close economic ties are consistent with the common welfare of the compatriots on both sides of the Strait. It is also conducive to Taiwan's economic development.

April 5, 2005
An information official of China's State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office states that according to the related agencies of the National People's Congress, the anti-separation law is a special legislation aimed at opposing and containing "Taiwanese independence," preserving peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, developing cross-strait relations, and enhancing peaceful reunification of the motherland. The contents of the said law are definite and complete. There is no need or consideration to draw up accompanying regulatory measures.

April 5, 2005
China's Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Qin Gang states at a regular press briefing that China is willing to improve ties with the Vatican on the foundation of two principles. First, the Vatican should sever so-called "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan, and acknowledge that the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing China, and that Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory. Second, the Vatican must not intervene in China's internal affairs, including the intervention of China's internal affairs under the hame of religious affairs.

April 13, 2005
Spokesperson Li Weiyi of China's Taiwan Affairs Office states that the related agencies of the Taiwanese authorities do not have any legitimate reasons to suspend the stationing of reporters of Xinhua News Agency and the People's Daily in Taiwan to cover news. This has seriously affected the normal cross-strait media exchanges and has undermined the positive interaction between the media sectors on both sides of the Strait. China is willing to make special arrangements for the participation of Taiwanese medical experts in the activities of the World Health Organization.

April 13, 2005
China's Taiwan Affairs Office Spokesperson Li Weiyi states at a press briefing that China is willing to pursue new paths for the solution of problems with the political parties and organizations in Taiwan and their representatives who identify with the "1992 Consensus," oppose "Taiwanese independence," and advocate for the development of cross-strait relations. Beijing welcomes them to travel to China for exchanges and dialogues on the cross-strait "Three-Links," establish a Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA), exchange views on all issues that are of concern to the compatriots on both sides of the Strait, and jointly promote the improvement and development of cross-strait relations. China has stated several times that as long as the "Taiwanese independence" party charter is abandoned and that "Taiwanese independence" separatist activities are suspended, China will welcome the visit of the leader of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). China will continue stationing news reporters on the other side of the Strait. The so-called "Seven-Point Conclusion" proposed by the Taiwanese authorities has violated the interests of the Taiwanese compatriots, and will not be welcomed by the compatriots on both sides of the Strait.

April 13, 2005
In an exclusive interview with Hong Kong media, Deputy Director Sun Yafu of China's Taiwan Affairs Office states that:

1. China positively ackonowledges the "Ten-point Consensus" achieved during the meeting between Chen Shui-bian and James Soong, especially Chen Shui-bian's reiteration of the political promises on the "four no's plus one" policy and on that "constitutional reform does not involve a change in sovereignty, territory and the status quo of the Taiwan Strait." He emphasizes that China still values these promises and that it is hoped that Chen would abide by the promise during his term of office in the next three years;
2. China repeatedly urges the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to abandon its "Taiwan independence" party charter, and suspend "Taiwan independence" secessionist activities. At the same time, China also makes a clear distinction between the DPP and such "fundamentalist advocates of Taiwanese independence" such as Lee Teng-hui and the Taiwan Solidarity Union (TSU) ;
3. China reiterates that as long as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) abandons the "Taiwan independence" party charter and suspends "Taiwan independence" secessionist activities, China is willing to response positively and to engage in contact with the DPP;
4. China warns that within the next three years, a war would breaks out in the Taiwan Strait, the only possibility that is, the misjudgment of the situation by the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. A reckless move would provoke a major "Taiwanese independence" incident.

April 15, 2005
In an exclusive interview with Xinhua News Agency, Director Chen Yunlin of China's Taiwan Affairs Office indicates that China welcomes the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)'s support or promotion of an agricultural delegation to visit China for discussions on the sales of Taiwanese agricultural exports in the Mainland Area. China sincerely welcomes Taiwan's city mayors and county magistrates to conduct visits and exchanges in the mainland, to develop cross-strait economic cooperation, and to achieve new developments in cross-strait exchanges between cities and counties on both sides of the Strait.

April 16, 2005
In a meeting with Toyohiko Yamanouchi, the President of Japan's Kyodo News Service, China State Councillor Tang Jiaxuan urges Japan to fully recognize the complexity and sensitivity of the present situation in the Taiwan Strait and the serious damage brought about by the "Taiwanese independence" movement. Regarding the promises made on the Taiwan issue, actions should be carried out unequivocally oppose "Taiwanese independence", and preserve peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the Asia-Pacific region.

April 17, 2005
In a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura, China's Foreign Minister Li Zaoxing indicates that the Taiwan issue concerns China's core interests and the national sentiments of the 1.3 billion Chinese people. Adherence to the "one China" principle is the political foundation of Sino-Japanese relations. China strongly demands that Japan honors its promises and avoid undermining China's sovereignty.

April 18, 2005
China's Vice Foreign Minister Wu Dawei states that the Japanese government has not properly addressed its ties with Taiwan in accordance with previous agreements and understanding. The "Taiwan issue" concerns China's core interests and China is demanding that the Japanese government strictly abide by the promises it made on the "Taiwan issue."

April 18, 2005
Xu Caihou, member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, and ViceChairman of the CPC Central Military Commission, indicates that the "one China" principle is presently facing rigorous challenges. It is the responsibility and obligation of the army to prevent the "Taiwanese independence" separatists from dividing the country. The better prepared the army is, the greater the hope for a peaceful reunification with Taiwan.

April 23, 2005
In a meeting with Vincent Siew, Chairman of Taiwan-based Cross-Strait Common Market Foundation, at the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) annual conference 2005, Chairman Jia Qinglin of China's National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference indicates that we have always fought for the resumption of cross-strait dialogue and negotiations on the foundation of the "one China" principle. At the same time, we are also actively promoting exchanges and dialogue with political parties and organizations in Taiwan and their representatives that identify with the "1992 Consensus," oppose "Taiwanese independence," and advocate the development of cross-strait relations. They hope to exchange views on the cross-strait "Three Links," the establishment of a Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA), and other issues that the compatriots on both sides of the Strait are concerned with, to jointly promote the improvement and development of cross-strait relations. We welcome the efforts of any individuals and any political parties in Taiwan that proceed toward the acknowledgement of the "one China" principle. As long as they acknowledge the "one China" principle and acknowledge the "1992 Consensus," we are willing to sit down and talk with them on the development of cross-strait relations and the promotion of peaceful reunification, regardless of who they are, which political party they belong to, and what they have previously said or done.

April 23, 2005
In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minsiter Koizumi, China's President Hu Jintao indicates in his Five-point Proposal to Japan that the Taiwan issue concerns China's core interests and the national sentiments of the 1.3 billion Chinese people. The Japanese government has stated several times that they firmly adhere to the "one China" policy and do not support "Taiwanese independence." It is hoped that Japan keeps these promises through concrete actions.

April 24, 2005
With regard to the third President's "Report on the Tibet Negotiations" sent to the US Congress, Spokesperson Qin Gang of China's Foreign Ministry demands that the U.S. respects the reality and abide by the acknowledgements which it has reiterated several times, that Tibet is part of China, it does not support "Tibetan independence," and it stops using the "Tibet issue" to interfere in China's internal affairs. Once the Dalai Lama abandons his advocacy of "Tibetan independence," suspends activities that split the motherland, openly declare that Tibet is an separable part of China, and acknowledges that Taiwan is an separable part of China, the Chinese authorities will communicate and negotiate with him.

April 28, 2005
China's Ministry of Commerce releases an announcement stating its decision to suspend an anti-dumping investigation on imported Nylon 6, 66 Filament Yarn originated in the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen amd Matsu.

April 28, 2005
In a lecture at Beijing University and in an exchange of views with the students, Deputy Director Sun Yafu of China's Taiwan Affairs Office states that the termination of hostile relations across the Strait is the foundation of peaceful reunification. The termination of hostile relations should be the first step toward peaceful reunification of both sides of the Strait. At the same time, there is a meaningful significance in the termination of hostile cross-strait relations in political, economic, cultural, and international activities, and even in the establishment of confidence building measures (CBMs): "It will mark the start of a new phase in cross-strait relations." He emphasizes that China's position at present is to "seek common ground while reserving differences" with the other side of the Strait under the premise of the acknowledgement of the "one China" .

April 29, 2005
China's President Hu Jintao and Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Party Chairman Lien Chan releases a press communique after their meeting, stating that both parties will urge the following tasks:

1. Promote resumption of cross-strait negotiations as soon as possible, and jointly pursue the happiness of the people on both sides;
2. Promote an end to the state of hostilities, and reach a peace accord;
3. Promote comprehensive cross-strait economic exchanges, establish a cross-strait economic cooperation mechanism;
4. Promote negotiations on issues of participation in international activities, which concern the Taiwanese public; and
5. Establish a platform for party-to-party contact on a regular basis.

April 29, 2005
In his meeting with Kuomintang (KMT) Party Chairman Lien Chan, China's President Hu Jintao sets forth a four-point guideline on cross-strait relations, reiterating the "1992 Consensus" and the "one China" principle. Hu indicates that China must never divide, and the Chinese race shall never divide. The four-point guideline of Hu Jintao are the following:

1. Establishment of political mutual trust, mutual respect, and the search for common ground while reserving differences. The "1992 Consensus" already affirms that both sides are firm in their common position on the "one China," as well as set aside their political differences; these are worth preserving and treasuring. To break the stalemate between both sides of the Strait and to re-establishing mutual trust. It is imperative for the Taiwanese authorities to stop their "Taiwanese independence" separatist activities and acknowledge the "1992 Consensus." This will certainly create new prospects for peaceful and stable development of cross-strait relations.
2. Reinforcement of mutually beneficial and reciprocal economic exchanges and cooperation, for the sake of joint development. The comprehensive promotion of cross-strait economic exchanges and cooperation to achieve cross-strait direct, reciprocal, and comprehensive "Three-Links" is an unstoppable trend, as well as a pressing matter of the moment. Unity between both sides of the Strait would result in mutual benefit as links would result in a win-win situation. China will make efforts to provide more conveniences in its reinforcement of economic, technological, educational, cultural, sports, and tourism exchanges for the compatriots on both sides of the Strait.
3. Promotion of fair negotiations, reinforcement of communications, and expansion of consensus. Any issues that are beneficial to the preservation of the interests of the compatriots on both sides of the Strait, that contributes to the promotion of cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, and that is conducive to the development of cross-strait peace and stability, could be extensively discussed.
4. Encouragement of the peoples on both sides of the Strait to reinforce civic exchanges to enhance mutual understanding and ethnic reconciliation.

May 2, 2005
The responsible persons of the related departments under China's Ministry of Health reveal that the two special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao have already been accepted as members of the Asia-Pacific region of the World Health Organization (WHO), after the approval of China's Ministry of Health. Both governments can now communicate directly with the WHO for related information. Therefore, if Taiwan has the intention, China can also actively push for its accession.

May 3, 2005
Director Chen Yunlin of China's State Council's Taiwan Affairs Council announces that the Chinese people are offering a pair of pandas to the Taiwanese compatriots as a symbol of peace, unity, and friendship. At the same time, he also announces that the relevant Chinese government agencies will soon allow its people to visit Taiwan for tourism, further relax the importation of fruits from Taiwan, and duty exemption for more than ten items.

May 3, 2005
Deputy Director Wang Zaixi of China's State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office officially announces the exchange and dialogue between the CCP and People First Party Chairman James Soong, are between two political parties. The purpose of these exchange and dialogue are to negotiate and exchange views on the development of cross-strait relations and the joint concerns of both parties. Their meeting is a party-to-party exchange and the main contents of their discussion mainly focused on inter-party relations and cross-strait relations.

May 3, 2005
Deputy Director Wang Zaixi of China's Taiwan Affairs Office indicates in a press briefing that both sides of the Strait can prioritize the discussion on ending hostility. As long as both sides sit down to talk on the basis of the "one China" principle, any issue can be discussed, including the ballistic missiles issue. We intend to make contact with any political party that acknowledges the "1992 Consensus," opposes "Taiwanese independence," and advocates the development of cross-strait relations, and conduct dialogue with them. As long as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) acknowledges the "1992 Consensus," abandons its pro-independence platform, and ceases its "Taiwanese independence" separatist movement, we will welcome them to visit China. We will conduct exchanges and dialogues with them on issues of mutural concern, including the development of cross-strait relations. We also welcome the numerous middle and lower level party members of the DPP to visit China in a proper capacity. However, Chen Shui-bian does not belong to the middle and lower levels of the party.

May 4, 2005
In response to Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura's remarks related to Taiwan in New York, China's Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Kong Quan feels shock and expresses strong protest. Kong Quan indicates that the Taiwan issue is China's internal affair and involves China's core interests. Placing Taiwan directly or indirectly within the scope of the security cooperation between Japan and the U.S., and challenging the core interests of China are dangerous actions. The Chinese authorities and people firmly opposed and cannot accept these actions.

May 9, 2005
CCP General Secretary Hu Jintao indicates in an interview that, "Mr. James Soong and I have some common views on adherence to the 'one China' principle, acknowledgement of the '1992 Consensus,' and opposition to 'Taiwanese independence.' This is also the political basis of exchanges between both parties," and that, "We believe that with these foundations, (both sides) will be able to achieve a consensus on the promotion of cross-strait exchanges and the establishment of party-to-party exchanges through dialogue and negotiations."

May 11, 2005
Deputy Director Sun Yafu of the China's Taiwan Affairs Office indicates that the foundations for contacts between the Chinese Communist Party and the Democratic Progressive Party are the "one China" principle and the 1992 Consensus. On the 1992 Consensus, both sides of the Strait should seek common grounds, which means that both sides acknowledge the "one China." However, they have differing perceptions on the substantive implications. From the point of view of China, the 1992 Consensus refers to the respective verbal interpretations of both sides on the statement that, "each side of the Strait adheres to the 'one China' principle." The Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT)'s perception of the 1992 Consensus is that, "each side has its own interpretation," which means that each side maintains its own interpretation of the "one China" principle.

May 12, 2005
In his address at a meeting with People First Party Chairman James Soong, CCP Secretary General Hu Jintao indicates that adherence to the 1992 Consensus which embodies the "one China" prinicple and persistence in opposing against "Taiwanese independence" are the political foundation of cross-strait dialogue and negotiations, and peaceful and stable development of cross-strait relations. As long as they acknowledge the "one China" principle and "1992 Consensus," we are willing to sit down and talk with them on the development of cross-strait relations and the promotion of peaceful reunification, regardless of who they are, which political party they belong to, and what they have previously said or done.

May 12, 2005
CCP General Secretary Hu Jintao and People First Party Chairman James Soong propose during their meeting the following four-point views on the improvement and development of contemporary cross-strait relations:

1. adherence to the "1992 Consenus" which embodies the "one China" principle, to establish a political foundation for the peaceful and stable development of cross-strait relations;
2. push forth the "mini-three-links" to create a new phase of cross-strait economic exchanges and cooperation;
3. resume cross-strait dialogue and negotiations on an equal footing as soon as possible, to seek commons ground while setting aside differences and to further extend mutual consensus; and
4. enhance mutual understanding to bring the compatriots on both sides of the Strait closer to each other.

May 12, 2005
Zeng Qinghong, member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the 16th CCP Central Committee, indicates during his meeting with People First Party Chairman James Soong that only by persisting in their opposition and repression of "Taiwanese independence" will there be peace and development in cross-strait relations. Persisting in their fight against the "Taiwanese independence" separatist forces is to guarantee the peaceful and stable development of cross-strait relations and the very important matters that are of great concern to the compatriots on both sides of the Strait. We will conduct more comprehensive exchanges based on adhering to the "one China" principle and 1992 Consensus, and on the opposition against "Taiwanese independence."

May 12, 2005
Hu Jintao and James Soong release a communique after their meeting. The contents of the Communique are as follows:

1. Promote the resumption of equitable negotiations between both sides of the Strait as soon as possible on the foundation of the "1992 Consensus." The consensus reached by both sides in 1992 must be respected. On the basis of the respective interpretations of both sides on their adherence to the "one China" principle, that is the "1992 Consensus" ("two sides, one China"), both sides must resume equitable cross-strait consultations and negotiations, maintain mutual respect, seek common grounds while setting aside differences, and pragmatically resolve the major issues that are of concern to both sides.
2. Firmly oppose "Taiwan's independence" and jointly pursue peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Both sides shall firmly oppose any "Taiwanese independence" movement that destroys the status quo across the Taiwan Strait, including the promotion of the "rectification of Taiwan's name" and the "holding of a referendum and the writing of a constitution." It is hoped that the leader of the Taiwanese government will earnestly abide by his promise of the "Four No's Plus One" which he reiterated on February 24 and his promise of not implementing a "constitutional reform" and establishing "a de jure independent Taiwan." Only when Taiwan does not proceed toward "Taiwanese independence" will the occurrence of a military conflict across the Taiwan Strait be effectively avoided.
3. End hostility between both sides of the Strait, and facilitate the establishment of a cross-strait peace framework.
4. Reinforce cross-strait trade and economic exchanges, establish a stable mechanism for cross-strait trade and economic cooperation, and actively promote cross-strait flights. Direct cross-strait trading and direct remittances must be promoted, in order to fulfill the normalization of cross-strait trade and economic relations. After the resumption of cross-strait negotiations, both sides should discuss the establishment of related long-term and stable mechanisms for liberalizing cross-strait trading (Cross-strait Free Trade Zone). Cross-strait agricultural cooperation will be reinforced; Taiwanese investments in the agricultural sector will be expanded; Taiwanese agricultural exports to China will be increased. Two-way direct investments between cross-strait enterprises will be implemented. Discussions on the solution to protect the investments rights and interests of Taiwanese businessmen will be facilitated based on cross-strait reciprocity and mutual benefit; the issue on the avoidance of double taxation of Taiwanese businessmen will also be addressed.
5. Promote the issues of concern to Taiwanese people with regard to participation in international organizations.
6. Promote the establishment of a "forum" for experts and civic leaders on both sides of the Strait and a mechanism for providing services to Taiwanese businessmen.

May 13, 2005
China's Taiwan Affairs Office Director Chen Yunlin announces that the relevant Chinese agencies will provide further conveniences concerning the entry and exit procedures of Taiwanese people. The tuition fees of Taiwanese students enrolled at higher education schools will be equivalent to the local students. The qualifications required of the Taiwanese compatriots for gaining employment in mainland China will also be gradually relaxed.

May 17, 2005
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Kong Quan indicates the qualifications for accession to the WHO and the WHA. In accordance with the U.N. Charter and the WHO Constitution and Rules of Procedure, only sovereign countries may become official members of the WHO. Before both sides of the Strait could resume talks, China is willing to unilaterally assist Taiwan's participation in the information exchanges of the WHO. Taiwan's accession to the WHA will be discussed only after the resumption of cross-strait talks. China expresses firm opposition against the motion involving Taiwan that was proposed by individual states at the 58th WHO General Assembly.

May 19, 2005
China's Taiwan Affairs Office Deputy Director Wang Zaixi indicates at the "Third World Gathering of Overseas Chinese Associations" that Taiwan's participation at the WHO may be negotiated and discussed on the foundation of the "one China" principle. China's position is very clear, that is, Taiwan's role in the international community and the space appropriate for conducting its economic, cultural, and social activities, as well as matters such as its participation in the WHO, can be discussed on the foundation of the "one China" principle. There is not a very huge difference between the "two sides, one China" and the "1992 Consensus." The "two sides, one China" refers to the fact that both sides of the Strait belong to the same one China; the core significance of the "1992 Consensus" is also the fact that there is only one China. The only difference is that the terms used are not the same.

May 19, 2005
In an exclusive interview with the Xinhua News Agency, Ambassador Sha Zukang, head of the Chinese U.N. delegation at Geneva, indicates that, the Memorandum is a special arrangement made to resolve and promote the participation of Taiwanese health experts in the technological exchanges and activities of the WHO. It is also to implement the follow-up measures adopted in response to the "four basic positions" proposed last year by Gao Qiang, head of the Chinese delegation to the WHO, to resolve Taiwan's participation at the WHO, which is a special arrangement made before both sides of the Strait could resume negotiations.

May 20, 2005
China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) spokesperson Zhang Jianzhong indicates that the relaxation to allow people from Chian to visit Taiwan for sightseeing is an internal affair of the Chinese people on both sides of the Strait. The organization of Chinese tourists to visit Taiwan will be implemented with proper planning and in an orderly way and step by step. The tourism sector in China will cooperate with Taiwan's tourism sector and other related sectors in the active implementation of the policy to allow Chinese tourists to visit Taiwan as soon as possible.

May 26, 2005
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Kong Quan indicates that although the amended International Health Regulations have included the principle of universal applicability, the implementing bodies would still be the sovereign nations that are official members of the World Health Organization.

June 1, 2005
Spokesman Cao Qingyao of China's State Forestry Administration indicates at a regular press conference of the Taiwan Affairs Office that China's offering of two giant pandas as gifts to Taiwan is an exchange between compatriots on both sides of the Strait, and is not within the scope of jurisdiction of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Specie of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Taiwan Affairs Office Spokesperson Li Weiyi states that if Taiwan is sincere in enhancing cross-strait media exchanges, the most pressing matter is to lift the suspension of the stationing of reporters of China's official news agencies in Taiwan as soon as possible.
Deputy Director Tang Yi of the economic bureau of the Chinese State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office states that China hopes the Taiwan authorities would allow representative agricultural associations in Taiwan, such as the Provincial Farmers' Association and the Agriculture Cooperatives, to organize a delegation as soon as possible to visit the mainland to discuss the related technical details and reach a consensus. He also states that as quick transit is important in fruit trade, the two sides should realize direct flights for farm produce trade through negotiations between non-governmental organizations.
Deputy Director Tang Wei of the Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao Affairs Department of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce indicates that the Association for Cross-Straits Economic and Trade Exchanges, the agency authorized by the Chinese authorities to deal with Taiwan affairs, has extended official invitations to Taiwan's Provincial Farmers' Association, agricultural cooperatives, and the Fruit Marketing Cooperative, to organize a delegation to visit Beijing as soon as possible to discuss the technical aspects of the zero-tariff importation of Taiwanese fruits. The technical problems of the zero-tariff measures will be sloved and implemented after a mutual consensus is reached through negotiations. We hope that both sides can refer to the model applied during the negotiations for the 2005 Lunar New Year charter flights for Taiwanese businessmen. Corresponding civic organizations will engage in direct communication to discuss the related technical aspects, and achieve a consensus as well as make arrangements for implementation by both sides.
Deputy Chief He Ziyang of the General Affairs Office of China's Ministry of Agriculture states that China has prepared to establish business establishment areas for Taiwanese farmers in certain parts of the provinces of Heilongjiang, Shandong, Sichuan, and Fujian.

June 15, 2005
China's Taiwan Affairs Office Spokesperson Li Weiyi indicates at a regular press conference that China hopes Taiwan will allow civic organizations to make contact and arrangement on the cross-strait direct transportation links. "At the same time, we are also willing to conduct various exchanges of views on cross-strait cargo charter flights." "To facilitate cross-strait interactions and tourism, the passenger charter flights have become the most pragmatic and pressing problem that need to be solved." China hopes that Taiwan will lift the suspension of the stationing of the reporters of Xinhua News Agency and the People's Daily in Taiwan.
Li Weiyi states that, "We have always asserted that the cross-strait trade and economic exchange and cooperation involving the importation of Taiwanese fruits with zero tariff are an internal cross-strait affair." Li indicates that the Association for Cross-Straits Economic and Trade Exchanges under China's Ministry of Commerce has formally extended invitations on June 1, 2005
to agricultural associations in Taiwan, including the Provincial Farmers' Association, to immediately organize a delegation to proceed to Beijing and conduct negotiations on the technical aspects of the zero-tariff importation of Taiwanese fruits.
Deputy Chief He Zhijun of the exchange bureau of the Taiwan Affairs Office urges Taiwan to designate a civic travel organization or institution as soon as possible to conduct discussions with the Chinese Tourism Association. The timing to implement measures on further simplifying the entry and exit procedures for Taiwanese compatriots and relaxing the employment criteria for Taiwanese compatriots is right. The concrete implementation procedures for charging the same tuition fees for both Taiwanese and Chinese students and for granting scholarships for Taiwanese students would also be worked out and are believed to be promulgated soon.

June 29, 2005
China's Taiwan Affairs Office Spokesperson Li Weiyi indicates that the Taiwan issue is an internal affair of the Chinese people. Therefore, the venue for any possible meetings between both sides should take place on their own land.
He Shizhong, director of Bureau of Economic Affairs of the Taiwan Affairs Office, indicates that related Chinese agencies are actively studying further reinforcement of the actual implementation measures of cross-strait trade and economic exchange and cooperation. They will continue to encourage and promote cross-strait economic exchange and cooperation, and preserve all the rightful interests of the Taiwanese businessmen. They are willing to conduct exchanges and dialogues with political parties, organizations, and other influential people in Taiwan that acknowledge the "1992 Consensus, oppose "Taiwanese independence," and advocate the development of cross-strait relations. China will exchange views with them on further reinforcement of cross-strait economic exchanges and cooperation and on the realization of cross-strait direct "Three-Links." After the resumption of cross-strait negotiations and consultations based on the "1992 Consensus," China is also willing to discuss with Taiwan regarding the establishment of a long-term and stable mechanism for cross-strait economic cooperation. This is aimed to jointly facilitate a prosperous development across the Strait.
Tang Wei, deputy director of the Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs' Department of the Ministry of Commerce, indicates that the timing is right for resuming cross-strait cooperation in fishery labor services. It is hoped that the fishery groups across the Taiwan Strait will hold further talks on improving and regulating fishery labor service cooperation.

July 5, 2005
China's Taiwan Affairs Office Director Chen Yunlin indicates during a meeting with Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Vice Chairman P. K. Chiang that China hopes that both sides can make immediate contacts and hold negotiations on related issues such as the cargo and passenger charter flights during holidays or weekends for the information industry, as well as Taiwan's agricultural exports. He hopes to implement the consensus reached on all the items as soon as possible.

July 7, 2005
Vice Premier Wu Yi of the Chinese State Council reveals at a meeting with Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Vice Chairman P. K. Chiang that the Taiwan Affairs Office will set up an additional Appeals and Coordination Bureau to specifically manage the cases involving unjust treatment of Taiwanese people in China and other conflicts. Wu Yi confirms his assumption as the head of the Inter-ministerial Consultation Group of the Central Government (the Cross-Strait Trade and Economic Task Force of the Central Government). To promote substantive exchanges in cross-strait trade and economy, China's central government has recently formulated nine goals for its work on Taiwan affairs: (1) promote cross-strait cargo and passenger charter flights during holidays and on weekends, as well as regular flights; (2) continue safeguarding the investments of Taiwanese businessmen; (3) encourage and promote cross-strait cooperation between the service sectors from both sides of the Strait, including the financial, banking, and transportation sectors; (4) reinforce cross-strait agricultural exchanges; (5) establish a mechanism to provide services to Taiwanese businessmen; (6) set up an Appeal and Consultation Bureau under the Taiwan Affairs Office; (7) promote direct investments by Taiwanese businessmen in China, and discourage indirect investments through third areas; (8) expand cross-strait talent exchanges; and (9) strengthen cross-strait personnel exchanges.

July 7, 2005
During an address delivered at the cross-strait forum on cooperation attended by 200 representatives from counties and small cites across the Strait, China's Taiwan Affairs Office Deputy Director Sun Yafu indicates that in order to promote cross-strait dialogues and negotiations, the resumption of cross-strait dialogues and negotiations under the "one China" principle can embody the sincerity to solve the problems and is conducive to the ultimate solution of the issues. Under the circumstance that cross-strait dialogues and negotiations cannot be currently resumed, negotiations between the private sectors on both sides of the Strait can be vigorously promoted to resolve the actual problems concerning cross-strait economic exchanges and personnel exchanges.

July 12, 2005
Hu Jintao, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee, proposes four recommendations for contemporary cross-strait relations during his meeting with a New Party delegation headed by Chairman Yok Mu-ming, namely, (1) the joint promotion of the great revival of the Chinese race; (2) the firm adherence to the "one China" principle, (3) the firm opposition and suppression of "Taiwanese independence", and (4) the earnest care for and preservation of the immediate interests of the Taiwanese compatriots.

July 18, 2005
The Taiwan Affairs Office, the Ministry of Commerce, and the Ministry of Agriculture jointly announce the official resumption of the Cross-Strait Agricultural Cooperation Experimental Zone in Fujian Province.

July 28, 2005
Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson announces that to expand the scope of Taiwanese fruit imports in China, zero-tariff measures will be officially implemented as of August 1, 2005
on fifteen fruits from the Taiwan Area. These fruits include pineapples, lychees, papayas, starfruits, mangos, guavas, wax apples, betel nuts, pomelos, dates, coconuts, loquats, plums, peaches, and persimmons.

August 3, 2005
The Taiwan Affairs Office Spokesperson indicates that China welcomes Taiwan's approval of the simultaneous negotiations on the cargo and passenger charter flights.

August 4, 2005
The Taiwan Affairs Office Spokesperson indicates that the Taiwanese leaders have recently issued statements again on Taiwanese independence, instigated cross-strait confrontation, and created new tensions, which are "contrary to" the direction of the recent developments in cross-strait relations. At present, compatriots on both sides of the Strait are working to promote further development in cross-strait civic exchanges and economic and cultural exchanges. There have also been expectations for the immediate implementation of cross-strait cargo and passenger charter flights and allowing Chinese tourists to visit Taiwan, to promote peaceful and stable development of cross-strait relations.

August 5, 2005
China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Liu Jianchao indicates that with regard to the Japanese government's permanent exemption of the requirement for Taiwanese tourists to apply for a visa to visit Japan, he hopes that Japan will uphold its promise to China on the Taiwan issue as contained in three documents of the "Sino-Japanese Joint Declaration."

August 12, 2005
PRC Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Kong Quan indicates that Taiwan "is not qualified to join the United Nations by any name or in any form." The U.N. Charter and Resolution No. 2758 of the U.N. General Assembly must be respected and maintained.

August 15, 2005
Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Wang Guangya writes U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan indicating that Taiwan is a part of China, and that China's representation in the United Nations includes Taiwan. Therefore, there is simply no such issue as the so-called "Taiwan's representation in the United Nations."

August 15, 2005
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 11th Cross-strait Academic Symposium on China's Modernization, Taiwan Affairs Office Deputy Director Sun Yafu indicates that they will continue to encourage and promote cross-strait civic exchanges and promote comprehensive cross-strait economic cooperation, in order to facilitate the negotiation between civic sectors across the Strait on the issues regarding the cross-strait cargo and passenger charter flights, and help promote direct cross-strait "Three-Links." They will continue to conduct exchanges and dialogue with the Taiwanese political parties, organizations, and individual representatives who recognize the "1992 Consensus," oppose "Taiwanese independence," and advocate the development of cross-strait relations. They will also listen to the opinions of the Taiwanese compatriots and people from various sectors. They will continue to work to resume cross-strait dialogue and negotiations on the basis of the "1992 Consensus." They will conduct negotiations to officially terminate cross-strait hostilities and reach a peace agreement. A peace and stability framework for cross-strait interactions will be established, including the creation of a confidence building measures. These measures are aimed at facilitating the discussion of a common market across the Strait and establishing long-term and stable mechanisms for the convenience and liberalization of cross-strait trading (a cross-strait free trade zone). They are also aimed at promoting the discussion of Taiwan's participation in international activities, which is an important concern to the Taiwanese people, including giving priority to discuss Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization.

August 16, 2005
Director Chen Yunlin of Chinese State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office states in a meeting with Executive Director Tseng Yung-chuan of the Central Policy Committee of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) that the direct cross-strait air transportation links can follow the same model employed at the negotiations on the Lunar New Year charter flights this year in Macao. Discussions will be held as soon as possible between the Cross-strait Air Transportation Exchange Commission of the China Civil Aviation Association and Taipei Airlines Association, to reach a consensus on the technical and operational aspects and make related arrangements.

August 23, 2005
Speaking at the Forum on Cross-strait Relations, Deputy Director Sun Yafu of the Taiwan Affairs Office indicates that China is pushing ahead its amendment of policies to relax the conditions to allow Taiwanese compatriots to gain employment in China. In the future, Taiwanese graduates from Chinese colleges and universities will be able to gain employment in China.

August 24, 2005
Officials of the Taiwan Affairs Office, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Finance, and the State Development Planning Commission announce at a press conference held by the Taiwan Affairs Office the following: 1. The policy regarding the tuition fees of Taiwanese students is adjusted. Starting in autumn 2005, Taiwanese undergraduate and graduate students in M.A. and Ph.D. programs who have been accepted into China's colleges and universities and research institutes will pay the same amount of tuition fees as local students. 2. Scholarships for Taiwanese students will be set up. Starting in 2005, special scholarships will be granted to Taiwanese undergraduate and graduate students in M.A. and Ph.D. programs who study at colleges and universities and research institutes in China. 3. Special funding will be granted to China's colleges and universities and research institutes accepting Taiwanese students.

August 25, 2005
Deputy Director Wang Zaixi of the Taiwan Affairs Office indicates at the opening ceremony of the Sixth Cross-strait Relations Forum that the compatriots on both sides of the Strait must be united to firmly oppose against "Taiwanese independence" and promote the peaceful and stable development of cross-strait relations, to create a positive environment conducive to cross-strait exchanges. China will continue to support and encourage cross-strait economic and cultural exchanges, as well as personnel exchanges. The youth on both sides of the Strait represent the future and hope and are an important force in the promotion and development of cross-strait relations. They must cooperate together in eliminating unfavorable factors and bravely promote further expansion of cross-strait exchanges.

August 29, 2005
Taiwan Affairs Office Director Chen Yunlin indicates during a meeting in Beijing with the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) delegation from Taiwan that the negotiations model employed in Macao for this year's Lunar New Year charter flights may be followed in the negotiations for the cross-strait cargo and passenger charter flights. Discussions will be held as soon as possible between the Cross-strait Air Transportation Exchange Commission of the China Civil Aviation Association and Taipei Airlines Association, to reach a consensus on the technical and operational aspects and make the related arrangements, so that the cross-strait cargo and passenger charter flights can be achieved successfully.

September 1, 2005
A document, "China's Endeavors for Arms Control, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation," released by the Information Office of China's State Council indicates that the Taiwan issue involves China's core interests and that China is opposed to any form of assistance or protection rendered by any country to the Taiwanese region of China in defending itself from missile attacks.

September 2, 2005
The Association for Relations across the Taiwan Strait telegrams the Straits Exchange Foundation conveying its sympathy and solicitude to the Taiwanese compatriots affected by Typhoon Talim.

September 3, 2005
Chinese President Hu Jintao releases a statement at the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression indicating that they shall uphold the basic guidelines of "peaceful reunification, and one country, two systems" in the present development of cross-strait relations, and the Eight Propositions for promoting the peaceful unification of the motherland. The firm belief in the "one China" principle will never waver; the efforts to pursue a peaceful reunification will never be abandoned; the guiding principle of placing the hopes on the Taiwanese people will never change; and the opposition against separatist activities of "Taiwanese independence" advocates will never be compromised. They will seriously take every measure to reinforce cross-strait exchanges and cooperate in every domain. They firmly oppose the "Taiwanese independence" separatist forces and their activities, and will never allow these forces to split Taiwan away from the motherland by any name or any means.

September 7, 2005
The Taiwan Affairs Office under China's State Council and the National Development Bank sign an agreement of cooperation containing a resolution to allocate 30 billion renminbi over an initial period of five years to serve as funding for Taiwanese businessmen.

September 8, 2005
China holds the 5th general assembly and a commemorative celebration of the 20th founding anniversary of the China National Committee for Terms in Sciences and Technologies. It was reported that the task of compiling a unified list of scientific and technological terminologies for both sides of the Strait has been successful. Work has commenced on the compilation of unified terminologies in more than twenty scientific fields. Terminological cross-reference books on five scientific fields have been published to date.

September 9, 2005
While meeting with the Canadian parliamentarian representatives in Ottawa, Chinese Premier Hu Jintao reiterates that there is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inseparable part of China. The Taiwan issue is a domestic issue of China; it involves China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and bears an impact on the nationalistic sentiments of the 1.3 billion Chinese people and China's core interests. Upholding the "one China" policy is the consensus of the international community, including Canada, and is the foundation for a smooth development of Sino-Canadian relations as well. It is hoped that the Canadian government will adhere to the "one China" policy, properly handle the Taiwan issue, and guarantee the stable development of bilateral relations.

September 11, 2005
With regard to the question raised by overseas media on the probability of holding some of the Olympic sporting events in Taiwan at the 3rd World Chinese Media Forum, Jiang Xiaoyu, Executive Vice-President of Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2008 Olympic Games, indicates that the venues for all 28 sporting events of the Games have already been set in July, confirmed by the world bodies of each of the sports events, and approved by the International Olympic Committee.

September 12, 2005
China's Vice Premier Wu Yi announces at the Symposium for Trade and Economic Cooperation between Taiwan and Jiangxi Province that they welcome Taiwanese financial institutions to set up office branches in China. Wu Yi also proposes five points of hope for Taiwanese businessmen: 1. Hoping that the industrial and commercial sectors will wage a more extensive influence over other sectors in Taiwan. 2. Hoping that they will seize opportunities and make timely expansions of the scope of their investments in China. The central government supports company mergers and stock purchases of Taiwanese enterprises in their participation of national enterprises and in expanding their development potentials. 3. Hoping that they will expand their industrial development potential. 4. Hoping that they will actively participate in the development of the local economies. 5. Hoping that they will exert efforts in establishing a more complete industrial chain.

September 12, 2005
Taiwan Affairs Office Deputy Director Wang Zaixi indicates at the World Chinese Media Forum held at Wuhan today that China currently has "Five Adherences" targeted at Taiwan which includes: upholding the "one China" principle; promoting the principles of a peaceful unification; and expanding cross-strait civic exchanges. However, there is no promise made regarding the abandoning of the use of force.

September 13, 2005
Chinese President Hu Jintao indicates during a meeting with U.S. President George Bush in New York that handling the Taiwan issue appropriately is the key to stable and healthy Sino-U.S. relations. It is hoped that that the U.S. and China will jointly preserve peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and oppose the so-called "Taiwanese independence."

September 13, 2005
China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Qin Gang indicates at a press briefing that the treatment of both the historical and Taiwan issues is an important political foundation for improving and developing Sino-Japanese relations. Historical issues involve the sentiments of every Asian people including the Chinese people. China will "listen to what one says and see what one does" and hopes that the Japanese side will express their position through concrete actions.

September 14, 2005
While attending the opening ceremony to commemorate the 60th founding anniversary of the U.N. and the High-Level Meeting on Financing for Development at the United Nations Summit, Chinese President Hu Jintao announces the decision to allow zero tariff treatment on certain products from all of the 39 least developed countries (LDC) holding diplomatic relations with China. This is to support the speedy development of developing countries. LDCs which have diplomatic relations with Taiwan have deliberately been excluded from this privilege.

September 14, 2005
With regard to the refusal of the general committee of the U.N. General Assembly to take up Taiwan's proposal to participate in the United Nations in the agenda for the 13th time, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Qin Gang indicates that there is only one China in the world. Taiwan, as a part of China, cannot participate in the United Nations, which is composed of sovereign countries. Neither any violation of the aims and principles of the U.N. Charter and U.N. Resolution No. 2758 nor any action that challenges the "one China" principle acknowledged by the international community will gain any support from the majority of the members of the United Nations.

September 15, 2005
The First Forum of Elites from China and Taiwan is being held on the 15th and 16th in Shanghai. Jia Qinglin, Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, proposes four points for cross-strait economic exchanges and cooperation during an address. They are: (1) to set aside differences and strive to create a sound environment for economic exchange and cooperation; (2) to concretely promote the cross-strait "Three-Links;" (3) to elevate the level of cross-strait economic exchanges and cooperations; and (4) to establish a cross-strait economic cooperation mechanism.

September 16, 2005
Li Bingcai, Deputy Director of the Taiwan Affairs Office, reiterates while delivering an address at the closing ceremony of the First Forum of Elites from China and Taiwan that cross-strait dialogues and negotiations will only resumed immediately on the foundation of the "1992 Consensus." Only through this will obstacles that hinder cross-strait economic exchange and cooperation be gradually removed.

September 20, 2005
Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing indicates at a meeting with U.S. State Secretary Condoleeza Rice in New York that the Taiwan issue is the most sensitive and most important issue in Sino-U.S. relations. It is hoped that the U.S. will abide by its promises and work together with China to preserve peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and maintain Sino-U.S. relations.

September 25, 2005
Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, makes a recommendation during a discussion at the Great Hall of the People with the Speaker of Russian Federation Council Sergei Mironov, to deepen mutual political trust, continue close high-level bilateral exchanges, expand mutual support on major issues that involve national sovereignty and territorial integrity, including the issues of Taiwan, Tibet, and Chechen.

September 28, 2005
Taiwan Affairs Office Spokesperson Li Weiyi indicates at a press briefing that President Chen Shui-bian must comply with APEC practices if he wants to participate in APEC activities. He also urges the heads of the relevant agencies on both sides of the Strait to actively cooperate in regard to China's offering of pandas to the Taiwanese compatriots.

September 30, 2005
Chinese Ministry of Commerce releases Announcement No. 60 for 2005, stating the findings of the anti-dumping investigation on the exportation of unbleached paper cardboard from the Taiwan Area. It is decided that effective as of September 30, 2005, imported items originating from Taiwan and other areas will be levied anti-dumping duties ranging from 7 to 65.2 percent for a period of five years.

September 30, 2005
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Qin Gang indicates at a press briefing that China is extremely displeased at the United Arab Emirates' insistence on allowing President Chen Shui-bian to make a stop over to engage in political activities. It demands that the United Arab Emirates immediately stop all forms of official contact with Taiwan.

October 5, 2005
The Third Cross-Strait Symposium on Traditional Chinese Culture and Modernization is held in Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province on October 5 and 6, 2005.

October 12, 2005
The 20th World Hakka Conference is held in Chengdu from October 12 to 14, 2005. The event is attended by 155 delegations, including groups from Taiwan. Taiwan is selected to host the conference in 2006.

October 12, 2005
The Fifth Asia-Pacific Cities Summit is held in Chongqing from October 12 to 13, 2005.

October 12, 2005
A cross-strait seminar in commemoration of Taiwan's first governor Liu Ming-chuan is held in Hefei, Anhui Province from October 12 to 15, 2005.

October 13, 2005
Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan expresses strong dissatisfaction and opposition to Washington for allowing Lee Teng-hui to visit the U.S. He urges the U.S. to adhere to the one-China policy, observe the three Sino-US joint communiques, and not send any wrong signals suggesting support for "Taiwan independence."

October 14, 2005
Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan states at a press conference that Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member Chinese Taipei can only send its minister in charge of APEC-related economic affairs to attend the APEC Informal Economic Leaders' Meeting. He says that APEC has already formed its norms with regards to Taiwan's selection of participants on this basis. He adds that Chen Shui-bian obviously harbors ulterior political motives by playing tricks in this matter, and that the parties concerned should handle related affairs properly while fully realizing the severity of this issue.

October 18, 2005
The draft proposals for the 11th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development place emphasis on the firm adherence to the one-China principle, relentless efforts to seek peaceful reunification, unwavering principle of placing hope on the Taiwan people, and never compromising in opposing the "Taiwan independence" secessionist activities.

October 18, 2005
Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan states at a regular press briefing that China seriously opposes the United States' engagement in any form of military exchange and cooperation with Taiwan, including the provision of weapons to Taiwan.

October 19, 2005
In a meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan urges the U.S. to adhere to its pledge to side with China in opposing Taiwan independence and jointly work for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and Asia-Pacific region.

October 19, 2005
In his keynote speeches at the "2005 International Chinese Business Economic and Trade Seminar" and "Second World Summit of Chinese Businesses," Taiwan Affairs Office Deputy Director Sun Yafu states that in light of economic development trends in the world and East Asian region, cross-strait economic exchanges and cooperation should be comprehensively deepened and broadened at this time.

October 19, 2005
Taiwan Affairs Office Director Chen Yunlin meets with a Kuomintang delegation in Beijing to discuss issues related to direct cross-strait travel. He says that China's responsible authorities and agencies for travel have seriously studied specific matters pertaining to Chinese residents traveling to Taiwan. He hopes that the authorities in Taiwan can abide public opinion by adopting an active and pragmatic attitude and take practical steps to bring about direct cross-strait passenger and cargo charter flights and allow Chinese tourists to visit Taiwan at an early time.

October 19, 2005
The 2005 Cross-Strait Agricultural Cooperation Forum is held in Chengdu, Sichuan on October 19 and 20, 2005.

October 20, 2005
Taiwan Affairs Office Deputy Directors Li Bingcai and Zheng Lizhong, along with responsible officials of related units of the Civil Aviation Administration of China and National Tourism Administration, hold a working meeting with a Kuomintang delegation in China to promote measures to allow tourists from China to visit Taiwan and cross-strait passenger and cargo charter flights. The Chinese side advocates the position that charter flights should be actively promoted, and says that issues concerning passenger and cargo charter flights can be jointly discussed as soon as possible according to the Macao negotiation model adopted for the 2005 Lunar New Year's charter flight program. The Chinese side also states that passenger charter flights can be implemented on holidays, weekends and a regular basis, and that the two sides should make appropriate preparations for allowing Chinese tourists to visit Taiwan.

October 22, 2005
The Cross-Strait Cultural Exchange and Cultural Industry Cooperation Forum is held in Shanghai on October 22 and 23, 2005.

October 24, 2005
An academic seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Taiwan's retrocession is jointly held in Beijing by the Central Committee of Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League, All-China Federation of Taiwan Compatriots, Taiwan Research Institute, and Research Center for Relations across the Taiwan Straits. Over 60 prominent scholars attend from Taiwan, China, the Hong Kong and Macao areas, and other countries.

October 25, 2005
Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing and Senegalese State Minister of Foreign Affairs Cheikh Tidiane Gadio represent their governments in signing a joint communique recognizing the government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legal representative of all of China.

October 25, 2005
Jia Qinglin, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China's Central Committee and Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, emphasizes at an assembly commemorating the 60th anniversary of Taiwan's retrocession that Taiwan is an indivisible part of the territory of China. Sixty years ago Taiwan belonged legally and de facto to China. Although the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are not yet unified, it remains an unchanged fact that the mainland and Taiwan are both part of China. Recognition that the two sides belong to one China is the foundation for establishing mutual political trust across the Taiwan Strait. The two sides should immediately resume dialogue and negotiation, hold equal consultations, expand consensus and resolve issues on the basis of the "1992 Consensus."

October 25, 2005
Chinese Health Minister Gao Qiang states during a press conference at the closing ceremony of the ministerial meeting on "Global Pandemic Influenza Readiness" in Ottawa that Taiwan's entry to the World Health Organization contravenes U.N. regulations because Taiwan is not a sovereign state.

October 25, 2005
The Exit and Entry Management Bureau, Ministry of Public Security, officially authorizes bureau units in Shanghai City and Jiangsu Province to Exit and Entry Management Bureau to replace and reissue five-year Taiwan Resident Certificates.

October 27, 2005
Zhang Jianzhong, spokesman of the China National Tourism Administration announces that China National Tourism Administration Director Shao Qiwei will lead a delegation to Taiwan on October 28, 2005
in a private capacity for a ten-day routine inspection tour of Taiwan's travel environment.

October 27, 2005
Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan expresses that there are two very important principles that the Vatican should follow to improve relations with China. First, the Vatican must sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan. Second, the Vatican must not interfere in China's internal affairs, including religious affairs.

October 27, 2005
The public security authorities in Fujian Province repatriate wanted criminal Chang Kuan-sheng back to Taiwan.

October 29, 2005
The "2005 Hunan-Taiwan Economic and Trade Exchange and Cooperation Summit Forum" opens on October 29, 2005
in Wangcheng County, Changsha City, Hunan Province. The three-day forum activities begin on October 28, 2005. Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) Director Chen Yunlin, Executive Deputy Director Li Bingcai and Hunan Provincial Governor Zhou Bohua meet with over 40 Taiwan business leaders, including Uni-President Group CEO Jason Lin.

October 30, 2005
Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) Deputy Directors Li Bingcai and Zheng Lizhong, along with personnel of other related government units meet with a delegation led by Chiang Pin-kun. The two sides form the following common views on 12 consensus points:

1. Both sides hope that negotiations can be held both on the issues of establishing cross-strait passenger charter flights during holidays, weekends, and on a regular basis, as well as on the issues pertaining to cargo charter flights, modeled on negotiations for the 2005 Lunar New Year charter flights. It is also hoped that negotiations can be held soon on issues pertaining to the 2006 Lunar New Year charter flights.
2. The two sides should work hard to establish purchasing and marketing channels/platforms for Taiwanese fruit exports.
3. The tourism industries on both sides should be encouraged to hold negotiations as soon as possible on travel-related issues connected with the visits to Taiwan by Chinese tourists.
4. The financial industries on both sides should be encouraged to hold negotiations on strengthening cross-strait t financial cooperation.
5. The media industries on both sides should be encouraged to hold negotiations on the mutual assignment of reporters to the other side.
6. The two sides reach an agreement on 10 positions regarding the protection of the investments of Taiwanese businesses:

(1)	The TAO will study ways to resolve issues related to land use by Taiwanese enterprises.
(2)	TAO will fully and thoroughly implement the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Taiwan Compatriots' Investment and its enforcement regulations, and pay attention to the opinions and suggestions of Taiwanese businesspeople.
(3)	The public security agencies in areas of China with high concentrations of Taiwan business residents will increase public safety administration and patrols.
(4)	TAO welcomes KMT think tanks to engage in exchanges and case studies on finance, insurance, trade and other issues of concern to Taiwanese businesspeople in China.
(5)	China's customs authority and other related agencies will adopt measures to accelerate the facilitation of import and export clearance.
(6)	Taiwan SME investment in sectors consistent with China's industrial policy will be included within the scope of investments suitable for receiving development loans from the China Development Bank.
(7)	The number of arbitration organization accepting Taiwan arbitrators will be gradually increased so as to expand recruitment of professional arbitrators from the Taiwan area.
(8)	Taiwanese businessmen can invest in the establishment of hospitals through a cooperative enterprise approach; and Taiwanese physicians licensed in China can practice in China for a stipulated period.
(9)	The TAO will actively expand education channels for the children of Taiwanese businessmen.
(10)	The TAO will actively study ways to simplify the application procedures for Chinese personnel of China-based Taiwan enterprises to go to Taiwan for training.

November 1, 2005
China's "Shanghai Taiwanese Compatriots Reception and Service Center" is officially inaugurated at 61 Songyuan Road, Shanghai. Established under the Taiwan Affairs Office of the People's Municipal Government of Shanghai, the Center is to replace the original Taiwanese Fishermen's Reception Station under the Taiwanese Businessmen's Appeals and Arbitration Center.

November 1, 2005
The Fujian Province's Temporary Guidelines for the Management of Foreign Exchange for Travel in the Taiwan Area is officially implemented. The Guidelines regulate the payment, purchase, and remittance of foreign exchange for travel to the Taiwan Area, and the opening and maintenance of accounts.

November 2, 2005
China's Taiwan Affairs Office Deputy Directors Li Bingcai and Zheng Lizhong and other TAO officials hold a conference with the Taiwanese Businessmen Service Center delegation of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) headed by P. K. Chiang. They achieved common consensus on five items, including: the implementation of cross-strait cargo and passenger charter flights on holidays, weekends, and weekdays; the construction of channels and platforms for the purchase and sale of Taiwan fruits; the promotion of negotiations between the travel sectors across the Strait to discuss related issues to facilitate Chinese tourists' visit to Taiwan; the encouragement of negotiations between the financial sectors across the Strait to reinforce cross-strait financial cooperation; and the encouragement of negotiations between the media sectors across the Strait to station reporters on the other side.

November 3, 2005
Pu Zhaozhou, vice chairman of the board of directors of China's Straits Aviation Exchange Commission, writes Taipei Airlines Association Chairman Tony Fan inviting him to lead a delegation of relevant officials to conduct a negotiation on the cross-strait cargo and passenger charter flights as soon as possible following the model of the Lunar New Year charter flights negotiations held in Macao in 2005. This is so that both sides of the Strait can directly communicate, as well as achieve a consensus and smoothly carry out the policy regarding the technical aspects and operational arrangements of the 2006 Lunar New Year charter flights.

November 6, 2005
China Tourism Association Chairman Shao Qiwei indicates that the basic conditions for allowing Chinese tourists to visit Taiwan are completed and proposes four recommendations:

1. reinforcement of communication and exchanges between the travel sectors on both sides of the Strait through the Cross-Strait Travel Sectors Association, the China International Travel Mart (at Shanghai and Kunming), and the Taipei International Travel Fair;
2. regulation and positive interaction between the travel markets on both sides of the Strait, and bilateral cooperation to promote the construction of a sincere and trustworthy tourism industry;
3. joint establishment of a cross-strait travel industry, including planning, marketing, and personnel training; and
4. China's active promotion of expansive exchanges and cooperation between travel sectors and travel enterprises in Taiwan and China.

November 7, 2005
The "Xiamen Association of Cross-Strait Agricultural Exchanges and Cooperation" is established in Xiamen, Fujian Province.

November 7, 2005
China's Ministry of Commerce announces the termination of anti-dumping investigations on Bisphenol-A manufactured and imported from Japan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. This is the second anti-dumping investigation case terminated in China due to the applicant's withdrawal of the case.

November 11, 2005
The Information Bureau of the Taiwan Affairs Office and the Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Office of the Chinese Press Club co-sponsored news coverage activities in China, which commenced in Nanchang, Jiangxi, on November 1, 2005
and ended on November 11, 2005. The twenty reporters who participated in joint coverage activities came from major news agencies in China and Taiwan, including China-based Xinhua News Agency, the People's Daily, the Economic Daily, the China Radio International, CCTV International, and the China News Service, as well as Taiwan's media, such as the United Daily News, TVBS, Eastern Television, CtiTV, and SETTV.

November 14, 2005
Gen. Xiong Guangkai, deputy chief of the general staff of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), indicates at the "Symposium on Sino-U.S. Relations" that the "Taiwanese independence" separatist forces and their activities are seriously affecting the security in the Taiwan Strait and Asia-Pacific region. Although there are more and more active factors at present that are advantageous in suppressing the "Taiwanese independence" separatist forces, Taiwanese leaders remain stubborn by insisting on their "Taiwanese independence" position. Without hesitation, we firmly vow to oppose and suppress the "Taiwanese independence" separatist forces.

November 14, 2005
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi urges the U.S. at the Second Symposium on Sino-U.S. Relations to abide by the three Sino-U.S. communiques and its promises to oppose Taiwanese independence by refraining from selling military weapons to Taiwan and engaging in U.S.-Taiwan military contacts, as well as abstaining from making any official contact and exchanges with Taiwan. Mr. Yang hopes the U.S. will adopt practical actions to preserve the overall Sino-U.S. relations as well as peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

November 16, 2005
In a meeting with U.S. State Secretary Condoleeza Rice at the 17th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministerial Summit at Pusan, Korea, Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing indicates that the proper handling of the Taiwan issue is the key to guaranteeing stable development of Sino-U.S. relations. It is hoped that the U.S. will work with China to jointly oppose and suppress Taiwanese independence and preserve the peace across the Strait and Sino-U.S. relations.

November 16, 2005
Taiwan Affairs Office Spokesperson Li Weiyi indicates that Deputy Director Wang Zaixi is leaving for the U.S. to attend an academic symposium in New York. The symposium is an academic exchange activity held by scholars from China and the U.S. and is not a so-called "closed door round-table conference between China, the U.S., and Taiwan" where Taiwanese delegates will be present. The planning of a national highway from Beijing to Taipei is a necessity to guarantee the integrity of the national highway network. This project is considered for implementation under the premise that it is fully feasible. With regard to Chen Yunlin's plan to visit Taiwan to attend a cross-strait economic, trade, and cultural forum, Li Weiyi states that it is hoped that the Taiwan authorities will pragmatically handle the matter and provide the necessary conveniences.

November 16, 2005
China's State Forestry Administration Spokesman Cao Qingyao indicates today at a press conference that China is in the process of selecting the pandas to be donated to Taiwan.

November 17, 2005
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Liu Jianchao indicates at a regular press conference that there is only one China in the world, and that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China. The People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the entire China, and this is a fact that is recognized by the absolute majority of the countries in the world and by the majority of the member countries of the United Nations. Therefore, any individual stating that Taiwan is a sovereign and independent country might be ignorant or might say so with political motivation in mind, which we firmly refuse to accept.

November 18, 2005
He Shizhong, Director of Bureau of Economic Affairs of the Taiwan Affairs Office, indicates at a press conference that China welcomes the consensus reached by the civic aviation sectors across the Strait on the 2006 Lunar New Year charter flights. At the same time, China believes that there is an improvement in the scope of passengers allowed on the charter flights and the arrangements made regarding the destinations and the number of flights as compared with the 2005 Lunar New Year charter flights. However, this is still a special case, which cannot fully meet the actual needs of the compatriots on both sides of the Strait. More specifically, this case cannot benefit the Chinese compatriots holding valid entry visas issued by both sides of the Strait. The destination points of the charter flights are limited and the flights need to go by a roundabout route over the Hong Kong Flight Information Region, which fails to achieve cross-strait direct air links in a true sense.

November 18, 2005
Li Jinxiang, deputy director of the veterinary bureau under China's Ministry of Agriculture, indicates at a regular press conference of the Taiwan Affairs Office that China has reported to Taiwan regarding the outbreak of a highly pathogenic avian flu epidemic in China through the Beijing-based "Association of Agricultural Exchange for Both Sides of the Straits." China invites and welcomes Taiwan's experts to commence cooperation and go to China to inspect epidemic control measures.

November 18, 2005
The Sixth Chinese Science and Humanities Forum is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Chinese State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office Director Chen Yunlin is invited to deliver a speech on "An In-depth Discussion of the Taiwan Issue and China's Work on Taiwan from a Historical Perspective."

November 18, 2005
China's Xinhua News Agency reports that the People's Bank of China has officially written a reply the other day to approve the free exchange of currency and the opening of renminbi settlement accounts between travel agencies in Fujian Province and in Taiwan.

November 18, 2005
The Fujian Province Earthquake Disaster Emergency Relief Team is officially organized, which will not only assist in the development of anti-seismic disaster relief work and set up relief forces in Fujian Province, but will also provide appropriate humanitarian relief assistance to Taiwan when earthquake disasters occur in Taiwan.

November 20, 2005
At a joint conference with visiting U.S. President George Bush, Chinese President Hu Jintao indicates that he has reiterated to President Bush that the Chinese government and people have tried hard to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. They hope to achieve the prospect of a peaceful reunification of the country with their utmost sincerity and greatest effort. They will never tolerate "Taiwanese independence."

November 22, 2005
Vice-Director Li Changyou of the Bureau of Exit & Entry Administration under China's Ministry of Public Security indicates that with regard to the visits to Taiwan by Chinese residents, China has been actively promoting the policy in accordance with related plans and measures and in a step-by-step manner. As to whether there is a timetable, Li Changyou states that this should be fully negotiated. The matter on volume control will depend on the outcome of the cross-strait negotiations.

November 22, 2005
While delivering the opening address at the First Guangxi-Taiwan Economic and Trade Exchanges Conference, Chinese State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office Deputy Director Zheng Lizhong indicates that from 1988 to October 2005, the Chinese authorities have approved a total of more than 67,700 Taiwanese investments for a total volume of over 87 billion U.S. dollars, while the actual amount of Taiwanese investments is over 41 billion U.S. dollars. China has become Taiwan's biggest export market and trading partner with which Taiwan has the largest trade surplus.

November 23, 2005
The Second Asian Forum on the Peaceful Reunification of China hosted by the Association for Promoting Peaceful Reunification of China in the Philippines is concluded in Manila. China's Taiwan Affairs Office Deputy Director Wang Zaixi indicates that as long as the Taiwan authorities acknowledge the one China and the "1992 Consensus," cross-strait dialogue and negotiations can resume immediately and any issue can be discussed.

November 26, 2005
At a welcome party in Kunming held in honor of the Taiwan Visitors Association for attending the travel fair for the first time, China National Tourism Administration Director Shao Qiwei announces that the tourism sector in China will also participate in the "Cross-Strait Travel Fair" to be held in Taipei next year.

November 28, 2005
The Cross-Strait Agricultural and Technological Cooperation Summit Forum opens at the Flower Expo Park in Zhangzhou, Fujian. The Forum is also one of the major events at the Seventh Flowers and Plants Exhibition (Zhangzhou, Fijian) across the Taiwan Straits and Agricultural Cooperation Conference.

November 29, 2005
In a forum with overseas Chinese in New York's educational and academic community, PRC Taiwan Affairs Office Deputy Director Wang Zaixi indicates that Taiwan's elections will not affect the trend of the development of cross-strait relations. As long as the Taiwanese authorities acknowledge the "1992 Consensus," cross-strait dialogue and negotiations can resume at any time and any issue can be discussed.

December 2, 2005
Vice Minster Wang Zaixi of China's Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) states in Washington D.C. that the election results in Taiwan would not have a major impact on the progress of cross-strait relations. He expresses the view that the use of economic sanctions to oppose Taiwan independence would be unadvisable. The development of cross-strait economic and trade relations is very important to the exchanges between both sides and cannot be broken off because of a small minority of people. He also emphasizes that China does not exclude the possibility of holding of talks with any party in Taiwan and has consistently promoted the resumption of official talks between the two sides on the basis of the "1992 Consensus." He indicates that the present obstacle is the Taiwanese authorities' insistence on a "Taiwan independence" position.

December 3, 2005
TAO spokesperson Li Weiyi states that China has closely monitored the election outcome in Taiwan and hopes that cross-strait relations can continue to develop along a peaceful and stable course.

December 7, 2005
China's State Administration of Taxation announces that the monitoring of key tax revenue sources will be expanded again in 2006. The move will affect Taiwanese businesspeople who enjoy preferential export tax rebates and do not meet the monitoring standards.

December 9, 2005
A working meeting between defense officials of China and the U.S. is held in Beijing from December 8-9, 2005. In meetings with a U.S. Department of Defense delegation, Deputy Chief Xiong Guankai of the General Staff of China's People's Liberation Army emphasizes that proper handling of the Taiwan issue is the key to the stable development of military relations between China and the U.S. Opposing and containing "Taiwan independence" and maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are consistent with the shared interests of China and the U.S. China hopes that the U.S. will sincerely carry out its promise by joining with China to oppose and contain "Taiwan independence." It hopes that the U.S. will not send the wrong signals to Taiwan, in order to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and uphold the joint interests of China and the U.S.

December 9, 2005
During a visit to the Zhongpu Wholesale Fruit Market in Xiamen, TAO Director Chen Yunlin notes that the market is the biggest shipment distribution center in China for Taiwanese fruit. In the future, more Taiwanese fruit will be distributed from the center onto other areas of China. He notes that "supporting economic development on the west shore of the Taiwan Strait and areas with concentrations of Taiwanese investment" has become a "major constituent part" of China's Taiwan work. China's TAO will actively support economic development on the west shore of the strait.

December 14, 2005
At a regular TAO press briefing, Spokesperson Li Weiyi clarifies that China does not currently require the exchange of Taiwanese visitor certificates into resident ID cards. He also announces that the maximum stationing period of Taiwanese reporters in China will be extended to three months and the competent authorities for civil aviation in China have approved six airlines to provide cross-strait Lunar New Year charter flights.

December 15, 2005
Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League holds a general meeting, during which Lin Wenyi is elected as the new league chairman. At the opening ceremony, Lin notes that in 2006 the league will step up work in three areas, namely: strengthening input in politics and policy proposals, enhancing cross-strait exchanges, and strengthening the league's self-development. He says that economic cooperation with Taiwan is the most distinguishing of the league's major tasks.

December 19, 2005
The Third Rural Official Forum is held in Changsha City, Hunan Province from Dec. 19 to 21, 2005. The forum is attended by Taiwanese representatives for the first time.

December 21, 2005
The China Development Bank and TAO announce the "Temporary Measures for the Provision of Loans to Taiwan Invested Enterprises by the China Development Bank."

December 26, 2005
TAO and ARATS issue a joint press release stating that China's Taiwan affairs personnel will carry on the spirit of Wang Daohan by continuing to promote the resumption of cross-strait dialogue and negotiations on the basis of the "one China" principle. To continue the promotion of development of cross-strait relations towards peace and stability and by "promoting progress toward the peaceful unification of the motherland."

December 26, 2005
China will implement sea transport services between Xiamen and Kinmen during the Lunar New Year holiday from Jan 20 to Feb. 13, 2006. Six vessels will offer 12 trips daily during this period.

December 29, 2005
China's Ministry of Commerce announces a decision to immediately start anti-dumping investigations against nonyl phenol imported from India and Taiwan.

December 31, 2005
In his 2006 New Year's message, China's President Hu Jintao expresses that China would adhere to the fundamental policy of "peaceful reunification and one country, two systems," never waver on adhering to the one China principle, never give up on promoting peaceful reunification, never change the policy of pinning hope on the Taiwanese people and never compromise on opposing "Taiwan independence" secessionist activities. He indicates that China will actively promote exchange and cooperation on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, safeguard peace and stability across the strait and promote the great cause of peaceful reunification.

December 31, 2005
China's ambassador to the U.S. Zhou Wenzhong states in an interview with Xinhua News Agency that refusal to recognize the one China principle by the Taiwanese authorities and seccessionist forces in Taiwan continue to be the root causes threating peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and hindering cross-strait relations.