Sun, Nov 21, 1999 - Page 17 News List

Foreign Affairs

Increasing numbers of Taiwanese are finding their marriage partners in China. But when they return to Taiwan, more often than not they find that matrimonial bliss is thwarted by the same tensions that mar other cross-strait relations

By William Ide  /  STAFF REPORTER

Hu says his work schedule makes the relationship a little easier too and the fact that he doesn't have to take care of his parents. But it still bothers him that his wife can't come here and share in some of the same rights other couples can.

"Taiwan is a democratic country, I don't understand why in my situation it's not OK for my wife to have residence," Hu said.

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