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  Taiwan, China hold historic meeting
Apr.12  
  Taiwan's vice president-elect met with Chinese President Hu Jintao in the highest-level political contact between the governments in 60 years
Mar.27 Pentagon orders nuclear inventory. Washington Mar.22 Taiwan victor promises China ties   Opposition triumphs in elections
  Voters overwhelmingly elected Nationalist Party's Ma Ying-jeou to be president, choosing the promise of economic growth through ties with China
 Official results gave Ma an advantage of nearly 17% over Mr Hsieh. Ma Ying-jeou polled 58.45%, with Hsieh getting 41.55%, on a turnout of 76%
Mar.21     Taiwan votes, with China on minds  Voters headed to the polls to vote in presidential elections, with the violence in Tibet in the backdrop and relations with China on the front... Mar.18     Asian markets lift after Fed cut  Japan: The Nikkei index jumped more than 3%; shares in Australia, Taiwan and South Korea rose by 2% Mar.17 Asian markets rally after turmoil. Japan 'Eighty killed' in unrest Jan.12   Opposition sweep to victory
  Kuomintang (KMT) party, which supports closer ties with mainland, won a landslide victory in parliamentary elections.    The KMT secured 72% of the seats in the 113-seat ...

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Benazir Bhutto assassinated Dec.24   Chiang Kai-shek mausoleum closed  Authorities closed the mausoleum of late leader amid the ruling party's vigorous campaign to downgrade the legacy of the dictator Oct.6 China braced for tropical storm Aug.22  Taiwan jet in emergency landing Aug.19 Jetliner burst into flames. Japan Aug.18 Thousands flee from typhoon Sepat Aug.17 Typhoon Sepat tears into Taiwan

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Dec.27   Quake knocks Asia back to pre-Internet  A powerful earthquake triggered the largest telecommunications outage in years, cutting off telephone and Internet traffic Dec.26   Powerful quake strikes off Taiwan  7.1 earthquake is prompting fears of a tsunami on the second anniversary of the quake and deadly waves Six-party talks end, no agreement Dec.21 First lady to miss trial Dec.14 First lady faints at trial North Korea claims nuclear test Sep.16   President's supporters rally  Organisers hope to counter a protest in the capital demanding Chen's resignation, which attracted 320,000 people May.31 President Chen surrenders powers Apr.15  Hu pushes for fresh Taiwan talks Jan.16 Premier Hsieh resigns

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Dec.2 Votes in key mid-term poll Tallest tower 'may cause quakes' Major quake kills thousands Oct.1  Typhoon, quake leave Taiwan shaken Aug.31  Taipei braces for powerful typhoon Jul.18 Typhoon hits Taiwan Jul.17  Warning as typhoon nears May.14   Chen's DPP wins most votes  President Chen Shui-bian's Democratic Progressive Party won the most votes in an election Apr.30 Taiwan head seeks Beijing talks Apr.29   China, Taiwan opposition mend ties   Beijing: Taiwan's opposition leader and Chinese President promised to work together to end hostilities 100 dead as train derails Mar.14  Taiwan: War bill a big provocation Mar.13   Congress passes Taiwan bill   Beijing: A resolution authorizes Beijing to use military force to prevent Taiwan from declaring its independence Mar.8  U.S. urges China to rethink Taiwan law Mar.7   Lays down law over Taiwan unveiled   Beijing: A new law that would allow Beijing to use military action if peaceful means fail to stop the island pursuing independence Mar.3 Taiwan awaits Chinese law decision Kyoto Protocol comes into force Jan.28  Direct China-Taiwan flights start

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9.0 Quake leaves 212,000 dead Oct.15  Strong quake Oct.9  President Chen seeks China dialogue Jun.29 Taiwan braces for typhoon Mindulle May.19   President Chen sworn in  President Chen Shui-bian has been sworn in for a 2nd term, after winning a controversial victory in an election Mar.27     President Chen battles poll fury  President has attempted to defuse the crisis over his narrow re-election by offering to have talks with his rival Mar.26 Thousands gather for rally Clashes as Taiwan mulls recount Mar.21 Taiwan riled by poll deadlock Mar.20 Court steps into poll row   Call for recount as Chen wins
  An opposition candidate Lien Chan has called for a recount after results gave President a narrow re-election victory
Mar.19 Vote 'off to brisk start' Mar.18   President Chen shot
  Chen Shui-bian has been rushed to hospital after being shot in the stomach while campaigning for an election
National Assembly votes to impeach Roh

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Dec.16 SARS case reported Dec.9  Chen stands up to Bush Blunt Bush message for Taiwan. Washington First Manned Space Flight Ends in Success Jul.5     WHO: Global SARS outbreak over  The World Health Organization is removing Taiwan, the last region on its list of affected areas Jun.17     Taiwan SARS travel warning lifted  Effective immediately, the WHO has lifted its advisory against travel to Taiwan May.14 SARS shuts emergency room May.8  SARS travel warning extended First alert over SARS

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Sep.6     Typhoon Sinlaku hits, 1,000 evacuated  Strong winds and heavy rain is leaving at least two people missing. Financial markets, businesses and schools closed Aug.11  Taiwan demands equal sovereignty at UN Aug.7  U.S. distances itself from Chen remarks Aug.6  Naval exercises canceled Aug.2   Leader calls for independence vote  Chen is backing legislation for an independence referendum and referring to China and Taiwan as two countries Jul.13  Pentagon warns of China threat Brazil wins World Cup May.25   Airliner with 225 people crashed into sea  There is little hope of finding survivors after a Boeing 747-200 crashed on its way to Hong Kong

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Dec.1   Ruling party declares victory  President Chen Shui-bian's Democratic Progressive Party declared victory in legislative elections Jul.29 Typhoon kills 16, dozens missing Megawati takes presidency May.21  Taiwan's Chen begins visit Apr.25  Bush pledges to defend Taiwan Feb.5 China sends boat to Taiwan Jan.1  First Taiwan Boat Reaches Mainland