THIRD TRY: Although KMT-CCP coziness is not without precedent, the DPP said now it would represent a betrayal of the Taiwanese people's will
By Ko Shu-ling
Calling the Chinese Nationalist Party's (KMT) visit to China a "trip of surrender," the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislative caucus yesterday said although the trip may usher in a "third round" of cooperation between the KMT and Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the visit will achieve nothing for the Taiwanese people.

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DEBATE NEEDED: Though opposition legislator Emily Lau readily admits she has little chance of becoming chief executive, she may run to protest Beijing's control
Opposition Hong Kong lawmaker Emily Lau (劉慧卿) said yesterday she was considering running for the leadership of the Chinese territory to protest Beijing's overriding control in selecting the chief executive.

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More than half of Hong Kong's population wants acting leader Donald Tsang (曾蔭權) to remain in charge, according to a newspaper poll published yesterday.

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The US dollar climbed to a four-month high against the yen and advanced versus the euro on speculation that reports this week will signal US growth is accelerating while the economies of Germany and Japan struggle to expand.

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SNAFU: The Taipei mayor said he will proceed cautiously after the police department rapped his knuckles for not giving the notice required by law for political activities
Taipei Mayor Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) hit a snag in his campaign for Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) chairman yesterday when plans to announce his candidacy were delayed because of scheduling difficulties.

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