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This article features the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), which won the top prize in the 2010 "Wall Street Journal" Technology Innovation Awards for manufacturing high-quality displays on flexible materials.

Reports on the reaction of Taiwan to the threat of force that China made if Taiwan does not enter reunification talks.

The article focuses on the reports published in the paper "China Times" regarding the confidence-building measures prepared by Taiwan to pressurize China to withdraw its short range missiles, control systems, and warships set up near the island. It is stated that the list of weaponry is prepared by the Taiwanese national security and military authorities and includes weapons that Taiwan wants China to dismantle or relocate.

China said Tuesday that it faces threats from independence movements related to Taiwan, Tibet and the western desert region of Xinjiang, and that American arms sales to Taiwan jeopardize stability in Asia. The assessment came in a white paper on national defense released by the State Council, China's cabinet. The paper said that ''China's security situation has improved steadily,'' but that ''being in a stage of economic and social transition, China is encountering many new circumstances and new issues in maintaining social stability.'' [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Provides information on the stance of China over Taiwan. Details of the white paper issued by China pertaining to its relations with Taiwan; Conditions where China would be forced to take measures against Taiwan; Reaction of Taiwan and Western politicians to these conditions.

Reports that China's State Council has threatened to use force against Taiwan if it continues to refuse to negotiate its reunification with China. Impact of China's missile firings on the 1996 presidential elections in Taiwan; Message of the policy paper issued by China's State Council; Role of the United States administration in easing the tension between Taiwan and China.

Editorial. Focuses on the strained political relations between Taiwan and China as of September 1999, and the possible response of the United States.

The article reports on U.S. Undersecretary of Defense Michele Flournoy's attempts to pacify relations with Chinese military officials during a meeting of the Defense Consultative Talks in Beijing. Flournoy avoided to mention Pentagon's military policies. He mentioned about changes in the policies of U.S. towards Australia. Chinese military officials criticized U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. U.S. defense officials mentioned the Air Sea Battle Concept as a counter to Chinese warfare arsenal.

The article reports on the decision of the Taiwanese military to develop a new cruise missile capable of hitting targets in China. The missile, with a range of up to 360 miles, will be test fired in September 2006 at a ceremony to be attended by Taiwanese President Chen Shuibian. The missile is part of an effort by advocates in Taiwan to develop counter-missile capabilities to China's missile forces.

Focuses on relations between the United States and Taiwan. Critcism by some government officials of U.S. restrictions on Taiwan, including forbidding Taiwan diplomats from flying their flag over the office building in Washington; How U.S.-Taiwan relations are affected by U.S.-China relations; Public opinion regarding U.S support of Taiwan.

Discusses the armed forces of China, in light of the question of whether the United States should sell arms to Taiwan. Opposition to the projected deal by China, which fears the growth of the pro-independence movement in Taiwan; Outlook for relations between China and Taiwan.

Reports that the United States, China and Taiwan are making great efforts to maintain civil relations in the approach to the question of reunification, after the election of Democractic Progressive Party candidate Chen Shui-Bian to the Taiwanese presidency.

Reports that the threats made by China in the week of February 21, 2000 to stage an armed attack if Taiwan refuses to enter reunification talks are aimed at influencing the island's upcoming presidential election.

The article reports that the U.S. sees China's new Beidou space navigation satellite system as a key to guide long-range missiles. U.S. officials think that this is the key element in growth of Chinese military forces and states that the military of China runs the space program which will develop space stations. The Taiwanese military indicates that China is moving ahead with its space weapons program, though China claims that such projects do not have military purpose.

Analyzes the relationship between China and Taiwan. China's threat to invade Taiwan if the latter openly declares independence; China's launching of a series of military exercises to tamper Taiwan's effort to gain international profile following the Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui's visit to the United States; Implications of Teng-hui's election victory on China's intimidation efforts.

Reports that China launched an assault on Taiwan, in an effort to stop what they considered an effort by Taiwan, to declare its intentions to become officially independent. Type of provocative gestures by China; Why the United States' military and independents expressed concern; Findings of a report which examined Chinese and Taiwanese military powers, by the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments; What comparisons revealed.

The article focuses on the reports of the U.S. officials regarding the planned summit meeting between Chinese President Hu Jintao and Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou on Many 2010. It highlights the interest of Ma for the chairmanship of the ruling party Kuomintang (KMT), and mentions the talks between People's Republic of China (PRC) Vice President Xi Jinping and KMT vice chairman Eric Chu about the cross-Strait issue. It notes on the PRC's effort to guard comments concerning KMT chairmanship.

The article reports on the renewal of the diplomacy between Taiwan and Mainland, China. The short-range missiles targeted at Taiwan and Beijing's refusal had made military to pledge and consider a renegade province. This is in association between the country's prosperous trade and investment relationship, which has meant so much in transfer of technological and managerial resources contributing to Mainland China's boom.

The article reports that Chinese authorities have used Taiwan President Chen Shuibian's statement about Taipei's enhanced pro-independence gambit to justify the ambitious weapons modernization program of the People's Liberation Army. At the National People's Congress held in Beijing on March 5, Beijing said that the military budget will increase. This coincided with Chen's enunciation of a principle stating Taiwan's desire for independence, a new constitution and a more economic development.