China and Taiwan have resumed formal talks after a gap of almost 10 years.
The talks in Beijing, set to last until 14 June, are expected to lead to agreements on direct passenger flights and tourism.
Dialogue was suspended in 1999 as Taiwan's leaders began to lean towards formal independence, angering Beijing.
But relations warmed after the election in March of Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou. He favours closer ties with China, in contrast to his predecessor.
When he took office in May, Mr Ma said maintaining regional stability was his priority.
TAIWAN-CHINA RELATIONS
Ruled by separate governments since end of Chinese civil war in 1949
China considers the island part of its territory
China has offered a "one country, two systems" solution, like Hong Kong
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