TheSixth Chen–Chiang summit (Chinese:第六次陳江會談;pinyin:Dì Liù Cì Chén Jiāng Huìtán) is the 6th part of theChen-Chiang summit ofcross-strait meetings. It is held between theAssociation for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS) represented byChen Yun-lin andStraits Exchange Foundation (SEF) represented byChiang Pin-kung.
The sixth meeting was held on 20-22 December 2010 atGrand Hotel,Taipei,Taiwan.[1] SEF had 21 representatives, while ARATs had 20 representatives, both with notable people from the health industry.[2]
Chen Yunlin signed an agreement on sharing medical information and cooperating in development of new drugs.[3] On the second day Chen Yun-lin sat down to talk with minister ofMainland Affairs CouncilLai Shin-Yuan about the many benefits of the collaborations along with Taiwan national dignity issue in cultural and sports events.[4]
Lai referred to the controversy with theContested judgement of taekwondo of 2010 Asian Games as well as Taiwanese actors and actresses being blocked from walking on the red carpet during theTokyo International Film Festival after a Chinese delegation insisted that they add the word "China" to their country's name.[5]
NoFlag of the Republic of China were raised at the hotel. But according to the hotel manager, the flag is only raised duringDouble Ten Day and new years.[6]
On December 22 about 100 pro-Taiwan independence protesters appeared atTaipei MetroJiannan Road Station to protest against what they alleged were CPC-KMT secretive conspiracy talks,Ma Ying-jeou selling out Taiwan and other complaints aboutLai Shin-Yuan.[7] Other independence supporters also tried to get into theNeihu Grand victoria hotel where Lai and Chen would meet.[8]
The investment agreement was not signed due to complexity and sensitivity. One negotiator said that mainland was concerned about bringing international arbitrators to settle disputes. This move would elevate Taiwan's sovereignty status.[9] For example, Taiwan has already been granted visa-free status in 2010 for theEuropean UnionSchengen Area.[10]
