China, Taiwan start direct air, shipping, postal services

China, Taiwan start direct air, shipping, postal services

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan - Taiwanese President Ma Ying-Jeou delivers a speech during a freighter send-off ceremony at Taiwan's Kaohsiung Port on Dec. 15. Taiwan and China launched direct air and sea cargo as well as postal links, lifting a 60-year ban on such links amid a dramatic easing of tensions between the historic rivals.

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