Taiwan and Japan to hold trade talks in shadow of vote to keep post-Fukushima food ban

TAIPEI – Taiwan and Japan will hold annual trade talks in Taipei this week, coming after a weekend referendum in the former that could have a negative impact on bilateral relations. Sources familiar with the two-day talks from Thursday say that both sides are planning to sign at least six agreements or memorandums of understanding. They will cover a wide range of areas, including cooperation in management of medical equipment and materials, joint research by young researchers, and the mutual support and advancement of cooperation between small and medium-size businesses. Read more here