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Focuses on the independence of Taiwan from China. Efforts of Taiwanese President Chen Shuibian to improve economic and political relations with China; Claims of Beijing towards Taiwan; Economic and cultural dependence of Taiwan to China; Skepticism on Chen's reelection results.

Focuses on the information technology industry in Taiwan. Success of Accton Technology in the field of wireless technology; Need for innovation among manufacturers; Shift to original design manufacturing.

Discusses relations between China and Taiwan. Businessmen's role in boosting ties; Rise of Taiwanese investments on the mainland; Presence in Kunshan and Shanghai; Arguments in favor of economic integration or the 'one-China policy'; Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian's anti-big business policies. INSETS: Trying to fit in, by Crystyl Mo.;Shanghai dream, by Yu Sen-Lun..

Focuses on the political leadership of President Chen Shui-bian in Taiwan. Implication of the Pachang Creek incident for the Chen administration; Concerns over the relationship between Taiwan and China; Plans of the Chen administration in seeking independence; Views of the public regarding the leadership capabilities of Chen. INSETS: 'LET'S MEET, NOT HOLLER'.;POLITICS OF COMPROMISE..

Profiles Nita Ing Chi, president of Taiwan-based construction firm Continental Engineering Corp. Background of Ing; Anti-establishment roots of her family; Participation of Ing in the political opposition of Taiwan; Role of Ing's firm in building the bullet train line of Taiwan.

Focuses on developments related to foreign relations between China and Taiwan as of June 2, 2000. Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian's May 20, 2000, inauguration; Factors affecting the countries' relations with each other. INSET: BETWEEN THE LINES..

Profiles Taiwan businessman Sheen Ching-jing. Career background; Description of how Sheen established his textile export business; Sheen's plans of venturing into electronic commerce.

Discusses the effects on Taiwan-China relations of Taiwan's 2000 presidential elections. Candidates China would like to win; Threat to invade Taiwan in case it puts off reunification talks indefinitely; Voters' concerns aside from mainland relations. INSETS: Mr. Establishment (profile on Lien Chan).;Mr. Maverick (profile on James Soong Chu-yu).;Mr. Opposition (profile Chen Shui-bian)..

Focuses on developments related to Taiwan-based China Airlines as of August 18, 2000. Airline's efforts to improve its safety performance; Reorganization of airline management team; Background on the problems faced by the airline.

Reveals the plan of Taiwan-based airline EVA Airways Corp. to direct flights to and from China in spite of the political tension between the two countries. EVA Airways' negotiations with Boeing Co. and Airbus Industries to purchase planes; Business opportunities presented by EVA Airways' entry into China's aeronautics industry; Neutrality of parent firm Evergreen Group to political issues concerning China and Taiwan. INSET: AT THE PRESIDENT'S EAR..

Reports on political developments in Taiwan as of April 10, 2000. Chean Zau-nan's proposal that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) drop its independence platform; Focus of attention on the moves of DPP leader, Chen Shui-bian, the president-elect of Taiwan; Question on how Chen will handle cross-strait relations; Task of Chen and the DPP of forming a government; DPP officials' positioning for government posts.

Reports that Taiwan's conversion into a democracy changes the nature of China's efforts to reunify with the island. Best way for Beijing to proceed; Need to develop more democratic institutions; Concerns on whether China is willing to wait; Consequences of China's invasion of Taiwan.

The article discloses the domestic and international expansion efforts of Fubon Financial Holding Co. under the management of executive chairman Daniel Tsai. It cites the completion of the purchase of a 20% stake in Xiamen City Commercial Bank Co. at 230 million Chinese yuan. The firm then paid 600 million U.S. dollars to acquire ING Antai Life, the Taiwanese life insurance subsidiary of ING Group, in February 2009. Tsai expresses their continued commitment to the financial supermarket concept.

The article reports on the decision of Taiwan's new President Ma Ying-jeou to build political and economic links with China which raised investor hopes on the island. The U.S.-educated lawyer and veteran political insider fulfilled a promise in June 2008 when talks between Taiwanese and Chinese negotiators produced an agreement to allow direct charter flights between the two territories on weekends beginning July 4. Ma also fully supports the normalization of economic and cultural relations.

Reports on the development of so-called disease-detecting biochips, or microchips which are encoded with DNA patterns of viruses. Way that the chips are programmed to look for matching patterns of DNA in samples of blood or saliva; Role of Wang Shin-hwan, chief executive officer of Dr. Chip Biotechnology in Taiwan; Importance of Taiwan manufacturing in the high technology industries.

Reports that manufactured imports from China will be allowed in Taiwan in spring 2002. How Haier Group joined with Taipei-based Sampo, a maker and distributor of home appliances and electronics, to get around the ban on Chinese imports; Impact of the entry of China and Taiwan into the World Trade Organization on the island's trade barriers; Concern about competition of Haier white goods with Taiwan's products and the effect on Taiwan's economy.

Focuses on the eventual reunification of Taiwan with China. Support of several retired influential Taiwanese military officers on the reunification; Skepticism on Taiwan's efforts to announce independence from mainland China; Conditions given in Taiwan's reunification with China.

Reports on the decision of microchip manufacturer Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. chairman Morris Chang to build several electronic plants in Taiwan. Reason for industry experts' surprised reaction to Chang's decision; Estimated amount of the planned construction project; Alleged reason behind Chang's decision to build the plants in Taiwan despite the slump in the country's electronics industry.

Presents an overview of the economic conditions of Taiwan, as of August 31, 2001. Unemployment rate; Impact of the exodus of tech manufacturers to low-cost mainland cities on the economy; Foreign debt rating; Presidential measures to stimulate the economy.

Analyzes economic conditions in Taiwan, 18 months after President Chen Shui-bian's election. Movements of key economic indicators; Political issues contributing to Taiwan's economic woes; Importance of Taiwan's ties to China to its economic growth; Proposals to address Taiwan's current economic crisis.

Anticipates that the plan of the United States government to sell weapons to Taiwan will further worsen the conflict between the US and China. Conflict caused by the collision of a US spy plane and China's jet fighter plane; Weapons requested by Taiwan; China's reaction to Taiwan's request for naval destroyers equipped with the Aegis radar system. INSET: UNANSWERED QUESTION by Yulanda, Chung..

Focuses on in-fighting within Taiwan's ruling party, Democratic Progressive Party. President Chen Shui-bian's decision to compromise with the opposition; Decline of commitment to pro-independence platform; Resumption of construction of Taiwan's fourth nuclear power plant.

Focuses on President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan as of December 29, 2000. Career background; Problems faced by Chen's administration; Background on developments related to politics and government in Taiwan.

Focuses on developments related to politics and government in Taiwan as of December 1, 2000. Sex scandal involving Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian and his international affairs adviser and translator Hsiao Bi-khim; Vice-President Annette Lu Hsiu-lien's role in the scandal; Division within the ranks of Chen's party Democratic Progressive Party.

Reports that Taiwan's Pacific Electric Wire and Cable Group will be spinning off its wire and cable operations. Retention of main holdings in telecommunications services; Problems among the children of the company's founders; Jack Sun's leadership of the company's Taiwan Cellular subsidiary; Historical information on the company; Chris Lee's departure from the company to concentrate on WHEREVER.net.

Discusses the significance of Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian's inauguration on the relations between Taiwan and mainland China. Chen's stand on Beijing's desire to put Taiwan under its control; Rumors regarding Beijing's preparation for war against Taiwan; Mainland public's support for the unification of Taiwan and China. INSET: Gearing Up for War..

Reveals the corrupt practices of Taiwan's ruling Kuomintang Party (KMT). Includes use of investment earnings to buy votes; President Lee Teng-hui's practice of pitting Taiwanese against China-born citizens; Reliance on gangsters to buy the ballots; Getting funds from KMT-invested firms.

Interviews Taiwanese presidential candidate Chen Shui-bian, Democratic People's Party standard bearer in the 2000 elections. Misconceptions regarding the party's Taiwan-independence platform; Plans to improve relations with China; Public reaction to China's `one country, two systems' proposal.

Describes how entrepreneur Peter Ma started the company Ping An Insurance in China. How Ma recruited insurance executives from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Canada, and the U.S; How Ping An is popular for international investors; Consideration of how HSBC, a British bank in Hong Kong, invested in Ping An, and acquired board representation; Growth of the financial services sector in China.

Presents an interview with political commentator and television personality Sissy Chen in Taiwan. Plan to run for a legislature position; Legislature platforms; Contributions in the formation of 'Mountain' an intellectual group; Views on the future of Taiwan.

Reports on the Taiwanese Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) efforts to ease the tension in the relationship between the island and mainland China. Primary reason behind the change in the party's reaction to mainland China; Problems encountered by DPP in attracting voters for the December 2001 legislative elections.

Details the challenges faced by the banking industry in Taipei, Taiwan. Impact of the collapse of global information technology market; Rise of bad loan ratio; Seizure of several agricultural cooperatives.

Highlights the alliance between former Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui and his successor Chen Shui-bian. Lee's endorsement of Chen and his Democratic Progressive Party during a rally; Reaction of Lee's party Kuomintang Party to his move; Implications of such an alliance on Taiwan's relations with China.

Discusses the official visit of Taiwan's president Chen Shui-bian to the United States. Tour itinerary; Diplomatic significance of the visit; Possible reaction of China to the visit.

Focuses on the business relationship between Taiwan and China. Account on the reaction of Chinese business executives to the participation of Taiwan at the American Hardware Manufacturers Association event; Plans of Taiwan banks to open branches in the mainland; Operation of Taiwan factories in China; Role of China in the economic growth of Taiwan.

Interviews Taipei, Taiwan-based investment manager George Hou. Stock market performance of the Jardine Fleming Taiwan Growth Fund mutual fund managed by Hou; Comparison with the Taiwan stock market.

Focuses on Taiwan-based semiconductor firm Walsin Technology, the best company in Asia in terms of stock market performance as of August 18, 2000. Company background; Factors affecting the company's business operations.

Reports on Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian's announcement that he was prepared to accept a 1992 consensus with the government of China concerning the `one-China principle.' Democratic Progressive Party's espousal of political independence for Taiwan; Attempts by Chen's government to improve cross-strait relations with China; Beijing's distrust for Chen, once an ardent advocate of Taiwan independence.

Focuses on Taiwan's former president Lee Teng-hui. Lee's influence on his successor Chen Shui-bian and the ruling party Democratic Progressive Party; Lee's conflict with the Kuomintang party.

Focuses on Taiwan's Kinmen Island as of June 2, 2000. Background on the role played by the islands in foreign relations between China and Taiwan.

Discusses the implications of Vice President Annette Lu's pro-independent stance for Taiwan's Democratic Party Progressive (DPP). Position adopted by Taiwanese President-elect Chen Shui-bian on how to deal with mainland China; China's reaction to Lu's pro-independence stance; Profile on Lu; Lu's efforts to play a bigger role in the state's decision making.

Features Chen Shui-bian, president-elect of Taiwan. Devotion to his paraplegic wife; Ruthlessness against political opponents; Influence of the 1979 `Meilitao' incident; Pragmatism of Chen; Democratic Progressive Party's examination of its Taiwan-independence line.