Monday marked a historic day for relations between the island nation of Taiwan (officially the Republic of China) and the People’s Republic of China on the mainland.

After nearly six decades of tense coexistence, the two began regular air and cargo shipping services in the wake of a groundbreaking agreement inked last month.

Taiwan traces its roots back to the mainland in 1911 after the last emperor was overthrown. After ruling for nearly 40 years, the government was forced to establish its seat in Taiwan in 1950 when the Communists took control over all of mainland Chi...

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