TAIWAN LEADER MOOTS POLITICAL CONTACTS ON CROSS-STRAIT ISSUES

BEIJING - Political contacts across the Taiwan Strait "should be given a proper level of attention" to come to grips with the thorny issue of "one China", according to Lien Chan, an honorary chairman of Taiwan's ruling Kuomintang. Speaking to reporters after meeting with China's top leader, Xi Jinping, in Beijing, Lien said the two sides can start with experts and non-governmental organisations such as think tanks to tackle more difficult political issues.