TAIPEI (Reuters) - The much-trumpeted deals linking rivals Taiwan and China through direct daily flights and cargo routes are unlikely to boost cross-strait trade significantly, and they could dent the image of the island's president.
The landmark trade and transit ties will come into force on Monday, a triumph for China-friendly President Ma Ying-jeou just a little over six months since he took office.
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