China Probes Detention of Fishermen
As CDT reported earlier, 28 Chinese fishermen have been detained in North Korean waters and held for a ransom of $142,000. These fishermen were eventually released, but it is unclear whether or not the ransom was paid. The Los Angeles Times reports: The fishermen returned to the Chinese port of Dalian on Monday morning
Taiwan President Pledges Close Ties with China
After Ma Ying-jeou’s successful reelection and hopes for improved cross-strait relations, President Ma has pledged to build stronger relations with China in his inauguration address. The Voice of America reports: The Taiwanese president, who was first elected in 2008 on pledges to ease tension with rising military power
