Mainland's investment in Taiwan tops 700 million USD

BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Investment in Taiwan from the Chinese mainland has reached 722 million U.S. dollars since the island opened to mainland investors on June 30, 2009. Full Story

Taiwanese banks can start yuan transactions

BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Taiwanese banks can start yuan transactions via correspondent banks as long as the island's local authorities approve, Yang Yi, spokesman for the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office, said Wednesday.Full Story

Mainland, Taiwan obligated to safeguard sovereignty: spokesman

BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- A mainland spokesman on Wednesday said that compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait have concerted obligations to safeguard Chinese sovereignty over the South China SeaIslands and the Diaoyu Islands. Full Story

Cross-Strait cooperation forum to open in Taiwan

BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- The second cross-Strait industrial cooperation forum will be held in November in a bid to boost communication and strengthen common goals. Full Story

Mainland reiterates "1992 Consensus" for promoting cross-Strait ties

BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- The "1992 Consensus" remains a key political foundation for negotiations and mutual trust between the mainland and Taiwan, a Chinese mainland spokesman said on Wednesday. Full Story

More special courtrooms to handle Taiwan-related lawsuits

BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Courts on the Chinese mainland will establish more special courtrooms to handle Taiwan-related lawsuits, Yang Yi, spokesman with the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday. Full Story