Article: Taiwan opens door for links to China: China's grudging approval yesterday of Taiwan's plan leaves the next steps in question.(World)

China gave a last-minute show of support for direct links with Taiwan's outlying islands yesterday that has many here surprised, if skeptical. On Jan. 1, Taiwan will open the door by allowing trade, transport, and post links to be legally established for the first time. The proposal regulates exchanges only between China's Fujian province and the tiny Taiwanese islands of Kinmen and Matsu, off Fujian's coast. Until yesterday, China had been mute on Taiwan's plans, except for pressing for more extensive contacts.

Yet few think it's a signal that China is ready to deal with Taiwan on equal ground. Rather, it's a sign that they are craving part of the ...

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