HK faces hurdles to outlaw 'locust' bias

2014-03-31 08:46:33

Verbal abuse targeted at tourists from the Chinese mainland, including use of the derogatory term "locust", has prompted Hong Kong's anti-discrimination watchdog to consider how to close a legal loophole and punish those who insult members of their own ethnicity.

Mainland negotiator still hopes for Taiwan's OK of pact

2014-03-31 07:56:13

The mainland's chief cross-Straits negotiator says he will be deeply disappointed if a service trade pact is not approved in Taiwan.

Taiwan people take to streets over service pact

2014-03-30 20:15:49

Thousands of people on Sunday afternoon flocked to streets in Taipei in protest against a cross-Straits service trade pact.

Taiwan people take to streets over service pact

2014-03-30 20:15:49

Thousands of people on Sunday afternoon flocked to streets in Taipei in protest against a cross-Straits service trade pact.

Cross-Straits service pact 'benefits both'

2014-03-26 22:41:38

The mainland's spokesman on Taiwan affairs called on Taiwan people on Wednesday not to undermine a proposed new cross-Straits pact, saying the agreement would be "mutually beneficial".

Cross-Straits pact benefits both sides: Official

2014-03-26 19:50:22

The mainland's spokesman on Taiwan affairs called on the island's people on Wednesday not to interrupt the process of a cross-Straits pact that has triggered a weeklong protest in Taiwan.

Cross-Straits service pact 'mutually beneficial'

2014-03-26 13:30:21

Cross-Straits economic cooperation should not to be disturbed by disputes about a service trade pact, which the mainland considers "mutually beneficial."

Protesters' occupation of Taiwan building called unacceptable

2014-03-25 08:16:34

Violent protesters' activities in Taiwan should be condemned because they have violated the principle of "democracy and law", says a spokeswoman for the island's leader, Ma Ying-jeou.

Taiwan police expel students from admin building

2014-03-24 14:40:53

Taiwan's police took action on Sunday night to dislodge students and members of the public occupying the administrative authority building in Taipei.

Taiwan leader defends cross-Straits service trade pact

2014-03-23 16:08:37

Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou on Sunday defended the cross-Straits service trade pact at a press conference as hundreds of college students continued to occupy the legislative chamber in Taipei.

HK's cruise liners courting mainland visitors

2014-03-10 10:01:41

Hong Kong's cruise sector is expected to ride a wave of more tourists with a surge from the Chinese mainland, thanks to advanced onboard amenities and new destinations.

Anti-secession bodies established in 100 countries

2014-03-09 11:27:13

Overseas Chinese have set up anti-secession and pro-unification organizations in more than 100 countries and regions to promote cross-Straits ties between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan.