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Chen Shui-bian, Wu Shu-jen share moment in court

Despite the presence of judges, lawyers and dozens of spectators, former president Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) shared a quiet moment with his wife, Wu Shu-jen (吳淑珍), yesterday, the first since early last month.

The emotional get-together took place after both were called to the Taiwan High Court to answer questions in a retrial involving accusations that the former first couple embezzled secret diplomatic funds.

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US has decided on new arms sale to Taiwan: media

US-based media reported on Thursday that the US government had privately decided to sell a new arms package to Taiwan, but was keeping it under wraps until after an official delegation by Chinese President Hu Jintao (胡錦濤) visits next week.

Quoting unnamed senior US government officials, the Washington Times said the package would include new upgrades for Taiwan’s aging arsenal of US-made F-16A/Bs and it is expected to trigger fresh outrage from Beijing.

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Time is running out for defense

China’s armed forces have already developed a fourth--generation diesel-electric submarine, and their first aircraft carrier, the Soviet-made Varyag, will finally be ready at the end of the year, when it is due to take part in exercises.

Now we have caught a glimpse of a photo, leaked a few days ago, of what appears to be the prototype of China’s first fifth-generation — meaning it is capable of evading radar even when carrying weapons — stealth fighter plane, the J-20. The photo of the fighter during its first runway taxiing tests in southwest China has provoked much speculation and debate both in Taiwan and abroad, with some doubts being expressed over whether it is what it seems.

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Groups planning independence march

In the face of the administration’s elaborate plans to celebrate the Republic of China’s (ROC) centennial, a pro-independence group yesterday said it was teaming up with the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to hold a march on Sept. 8 to reaffirm Taiwan’s sovereignty.

Former Examination Yuan president Yao Chia-wen (姚嘉文), who heads the Taiwan Nation Alliance, said at least three major events would be held this year.

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Newsflash


Workers dismantle the “Sing! China Music Festival” stage on the National Taiwan University athletics field on Monday last week, the day after the festival was canceled because of protests.
Photo: Wang Yi-sung, Taipei Times

The “Sing! China: Shanghai-Taipei Music Festival” was organized by the Taipei Department of Cultural Affairs and therefore not a commercial activity, National Taiwan University (NTU) said yesterday.