Taiwan's foreign aid projects are not dollar diplomacy: Chen Shui-bian

The China Post, TAIWAN - An official of the Presidential Office has defended the US$305 million in direct loans to diplomatic ally Honduras, stressing it is humanitarian aid and not dollar diplomacy.

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Taiwan's democracy should not be restricted by China's opposition: Chen Shui-bian

"Otherwise, we will send the wrong message to the dictators in Beijing that China can have its way with its military might," Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian said.

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Grassroot movements ask presidential candidates for support

The China Post, TAIWAN - Members of the "908 Taiwan Republic" and "Peacetime Foundation of Taiwan" (PFT) movements invited Frank Hsieh and Ma Ying-jeou to discuss various agendas, including a new constitution, national anthem, national flag, and cross strait issues.

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DPP Legislator's aide detained in corrumption case

The China Post, TAIWAN - A senior aide to Legislator Lawrence J.P. Gao of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was detained yesterday for further investigation into his alleged role in a corruption case. Yao was charged with accepting a bribe of NT$10 million by brokering a deal between businessman Lou Tsao-yung's company and the National Property Bureau under the Ministry of Finance.

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