(2)China, Taiwan launch 1st direct flights in 55 years

(2)China, Taiwan launch 1st direct flights in 55 years

BEIJING, China - Passengers go on board a chartered flight bound for Taipei in festive mood at Beijing airport on Jan. 29 China and Taiwan launch mutual nonstop flights for the first time in 55 years. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

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