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Taiwan’s new president takes office

Taiwan's new president took office Tuesday and set the tone for his administration's policy on rival China: better economic and political ties but no plans for unification with the mainland, according to reports monitored by the Daily Observer. The inauguration of Ma Ying-jeou, 57, represents a clear break from the pro-independence policies of the eight-year presidency of Chen Shui-bian. The vice-president  Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy was attending President Ma’s inaugural ceremony ceremony on...

President Chen resigns as DPP chairman

Reports reaching the Daily Observer have revealed that President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan, yesterday, resigned as Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) chairman following the party's major defeat in the legislative elections. "This is the most disastrous defeat since the establishment of the party," Chen was quoted as saying at a press conference. "As the party chairman, it is my inescapable responsibility to seriously face the matter and shoulder the responsibility with courage." According to...