Richmond News
Date: February 26, 2018
Taipei – Taiwan replaced its China affairs chief Friday, promoting a minister associated
AFP/File / Mandy CHENG Beijing still sees Taiwan as part of its territory to be reunified
with pro-independence politics in what it said was a bid to forge a “new phase” in relations with rival Beijing.
Analysts said the move, part of a major reshuffle, signalled a push by President Tsai Ing-wen to take a more assertive stance as ties with the Chinese government grow increasingly frosty.
China still sees Taiwan as part of its territory to be reunified and has cut off official communications with Taipei as Tsai refuses to acknowledge the self-ruling, democratic island is part of “one China”.
Chen Ming-tong will take over the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) which oversees Taiwan’s relations with China. [FULL STORY]
