December 2003
Leaders of East Asian Countries Emphasize Security and Economic Growth as They Welcome the New Year
Leaders of East Asian nations are prioritizing security and economic growth as they enter 2004. Key figures include Australian PM John Howard, Indonesian President Megawati…
Japan's Concerns Over Referendum Plans in Taiwan - 2003-12-30
Japan has voiced concerns about Taiwan's proposed referendum, which aims to condemn China's missile threats. The Japanese envoy has advised caution to Taiwanese President Chen…
North Korea Agrees to Resume Six-Party Talks to Halt Its Nuclear Weapons Program - 2003-12-28
North Korea has agreed to resume six-party negotiations to stop its nuclear weapons program, a shift from its earlier position that required concessions from the…
North Korea Collaborates with Beijing for Second Round of Six-Party Talks
North Korea is prepared to collaborate with China for the second round of six-party talks on its nuclear program early next year. This was confirmed…
China Implements Stricter Controls on the Export of Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2003-12-20
China is set to enforce stricter controls on the export of technologies related to weapons of mass destruction, effective January 1. This move aims to…
Holding a Referendum During Taiwan's Presidential Election in March
Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian plans to hold a referendum in March, asking voters to support a request for China to remove missiles aimed at Taiwan.…
President Bush: America Opposes Taiwan's Independence - 2003-12-09
President Bush reaffirmed U.S. opposition to Taiwan's independence during a press conference with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. This statement reflects ongoing tensions between China and…
President Bush and Chinese Prime Minister Meet at the White House - 2003-12-09
President Bush met with Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao to discuss trade, North Korea, and Taiwan, acknowledging differences on Tibet and human rights. The meeting…
Chinese Prime Minister: Taiwan Should Not Exploit Democracy for Separatism - 2003-12-08
Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao warned Taiwan against using democracy as a pretext for separatism during his visit to the U.S. He emphasized that Beijing…
China Condemns Proposal for a Defensive Referendum in Taiwan
China has condemned Taiwan's proposal for a defensive referendum, asserting its commitment to defending its sovereignty over the island. Taiwanese officials plan to include a…
Chinese Prime Minister Arrives in the U.S. on Sunday
Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao is set to visit the U.S. for discussions with President Bush on key issues including Taiwan and North Korea. This…
US Urges Taiwan to Abandon Independence Referendum Plan
The US has urged Taiwan to abandon its plans for a referendum on independence from China, emphasizing opposition to any changes in Taiwan's status. This…