Chronologies
China - Taiwan
Chronology from Jan 2004 to Mar 2004
: President Chen gives interview to Washington Post.
: President Chen gives interview to Washington Post.
: Beijing announces that Dominica has recognized PRC; Taipei breaks relations with Dominica.
: Beijing announces that Dominica has recognized PRC; Taipei breaks relations with Dominica.
: White House statement on Chen’s reelection.
: TAO warns that China cannot sit idly if there is instability in Taiwan:
: Xinhua announces that NPC will issue interpretation of Basic Law.
: TAO warns that China cannot sit idly if there is instability in Taiwan:
: White House statement on Chen’s reelection.
: Xinhua announces that NPC will issue interpretation of Basic Law.
: TAO statement says referendum was a failure.
: TAO statement says referendum was a failure.
: Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing calls Secretary Powell regarding Chen’s election.
: In victory speech, Chen calls for negotiations on basis of equality.
: President Chen wins reelection; referenda fail to pass.
: Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing calls Secretary Powell regarding Chen’s election.
: In victory speech, Chen calls for negotiations on basis of equality.
: President Chen wins reelection; referenda fail to pass.
: President Chen and Vice President Lu shot in Taiwan.
: President Chen and Vice President Lu shot in Taiwan.
: Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi tells Vice Minister Dai Japan does not support moves toward Taiwan independence.
: Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi tells Vice Minister Dai Japan does not support moves toward Taiwan independence.
: At NPC press conference, Premier Wen takes moderate line on Taiwan.
: At NPC press conference, Premier Wen takes moderate line on Taiwan.
: PRC Vice Foreign Minister Dai in Washington to discuss Taiwan.
: PRC Vice Foreign Minister Dai in Washington to discuss Taiwan.
: KMT’s Lien Chan says talks will be difficult if Beijing insists on “one China” precondition.
: KMT’s Lien Chan says talks will be difficult if Beijing insists on “one China” precondition.
: PRC Vice Minister of Commerce An calls Martin Lee a traitor.
: Premier Wen’s NPC report uses moderate, nonthreatening language on Taiwan.
: PRC Vice Minister of Commerce An calls Martin Lee a traitor.
: Premier Wen’s NPC report uses moderate, nonthreatening language on Taiwan.
: In U.S., Martin Lee says Hong Kong Democrats oppose independence for Taiwan.
: In U.S., Martin Lee says Hong Kong Democrats oppose independence for Taiwan.
: Xinhua declares Hong Kong Alliance for Democracy is “unpatriotic.”
: Xinhua declares Hong Kong Alliance for Democracy is “unpatriotic.”
: Lee Teng-hui leads the Taiwan Solidarity Union and the Democratic Progressive Party in a national collaborative “228 hand-to-hand” campaign rally in Taiwan. Two million Chen supporters form human chain along the length of the island.
: Lee Teng-hui leads the Taiwan Solidarity Union and the Democratic Progressive Party in a national collaborative “228 hand-to-hand” campaign rally in Taiwan. Two million Chen supporters form human chain along the length of the island.
: Foreign Minister Li calls Secretary Powell for reassurances on referendum.
: Foreign Minister Li calls Secretary Powell for reassurances on referendum.
: In second presidential debate, Chen rejects “one China,” Lien is equivocal about “one country, separate interpretations.”
: In second presidential debate, Chen rejects “one China,” Lien is equivocal about “one country, separate interpretations.”
: Xinhua republishes 1984 Deng Xiaoping talk on “one country, two systems.”
: Xinhua republishes 1984 Deng Xiaoping talk on “one country, two systems.”
: Secretary Powell tells Congress U.S. sees no need for referendum.
: Secretary Powell tells Congress U.S. sees no need for referendum.
: Xinhua states that “patriots” must lead Hong Kong.
: Xinhua states that “patriots” must lead Hong Kong.
: Vice Foreign Minister Zhou urges firmer U.S. opposition to referendum.
: Vice Foreign Minister Zhou urges firmer U.S. opposition to referendum.
: On eve of visit by Hong Kong Chief secretary, Beijing asserts sovereign right to determine pace of democratization in Hong Kong.
: On eve of visit by Hong Kong Chief secretary, Beijing asserts sovereign right to determine pace of democratization in Hong Kong.
: Deputy Assistant Secretaries Schriver and Lawless testify to Congress.
: Deputy Assistant Secretaries Schriver and Lawless testify to Congress.
: Taiwan Legislative Yuan delegation in Washington to assess U.S. position on referendum.
: Taiwan Legislative Yuan delegation in Washington to assess U.S. position on referendum.
: TAO’s Chen Yunlin in Washington; urges U.S. to take strong position against referendum.
: TAO’s Chen Yunlin in Washington; urges U.S. to take strong position against referendum.
: Deputy Secretary Armitage in Beijing; expresses reservations about referendum.
: President Hu visits France, President Chirac criticizes referendum.
: Vice Premier Tang Jiaxuan sharply criticizes Chen’s referendum.
: Vice Premier Tang Jiaxuan sharply criticizes Chen’s referendum.
: TAO criticizes Chen’s plan for referendum.
: Secretary Colin Powell says President Chen appears to have shown some flexibility.
: PRC presents accused Taiwan spies to press; has them criticize Chen.
: Chen announces referendum questions.
: Secretary Colin Powell says President Chen appears to have shown some flexibility.
: PRC presents accused Taiwan spies to press; has them criticize Chen.
: Chen announces referendum questions.
: Chen says he will go ahead with referendum even if it hurts his reelection.
: Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait sends Straits Exchange Federation a message concerning arrest of Taiwan spies.
: PRC Gen. Guo Boxiong says U.S. should do more to oppose referendum.
: Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait sends Straits Exchange Federation a message concerning arrest of Taiwan spies.
: PRC Gen. Guo Boxiong says U.S. should do more to oppose referendum.
: China Daily analysis expresses worries about pan-blue policies.
: China Daily analysis expresses worries about pan-blue policies.
: President Chen tells American group he will abide by “five noes.”
: Beijing instructs Hong Kong to delay consideration of constitutional development.
: President Chen tells American group he will abide by “five noes.”
: Beijing instructs Hong Kong to delay consideration of constitutional development.
: Chen’s campaign manager, Chiou I-jen, says referendum may become campaign liability.