China Signals Thaw On Taiwan

China specialists say the incoming administration will inherit the best prospects in years for a thaw in relations between China and Taiwan, easing a perennial irritant in U.S.-China relations.

In a little-noticed speech on New Year's Eve, Chinese President Hu Jintao for the first time raised the prospect of security and military talks with Taiwan that could lead to a peace agreement.

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