Taiwan's new president takes charge
Another of his major considerations is to regulate the widespread Taiwanese bias in favor of more commercial deals with China, as long as they do not pave the way for formal political union. Still, Beijing remains an authoritarian state whose lack of political freedoms trouble Taiwanese who are now well into their second decade of a freewheeling democracy.
Primarily as per the general consensus, Ma will appeal for a resumption of high-level dialogue that was suspended by China in 1995 in protest against a landmark US visit by then Taiwan's president, Lee Teng-hui.
Political scientist Chao Chun-shan of Tamkang University, said as practical leaders, Ma and Chinese President Hu Jintao may usher in an era of detente.
"We cannot put aside the political disputes for good, but this is not the time to resolve them yet. The priority is to stabilize relations," Chao said.
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