Taiwanese Weigh Risks, Benefits of Improved Ties With China

Taiwan’s president has made history by ending decades of icy relations with China and signing a series of economic agreements with Beijing. But many Taiwanese say the deals with China have not seen benefits trickle down to common people and could threaten the proudly self-ruled island. As Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou begins his final year in office, Taiwanese are weighing the pros and cons of his ambitious policy of engaging China to shore up the economy at home. Taiwan and China have...

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