DPP urges U.S. to respect Taiwan people’s will on beef imports (Chinapost.com.tw) TAIPEI, Taiwan --Taiwan's opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) expressed its hope Wednesday that the United States will understand and respect the desire of Taiwan's people not to accept controversial beef imports from the U.S. [News Source]

Taiwan rep. to U.S. comments on beef issue impact (Chinapost.com.tw) Washington -- Taiwan's Representative to the United States Jason C. Yuan said Tuesday that Taiwan should assess the consequences of abrogating some of the content of an agreement with the U.S. on beef imports, which will directly impact efforts to promote good relations. [News Source]

Taiwan to restore partial ban on US beef (AP via Yahoo! Finance) Taiwan's two main political parties agreed Tuesday to reinstate a ban on some kinds of U.S. beef imports amid growing public concern that the government lacks adequate safeguards against mad cow disease. [News Source]

Moneyline (USA Today) A quick read on business news for Dec. 30, 2009 [News Source]

Law to ban U.S. beef (Chinapost.com.tw) TAIPEI, Taiwan --The government will strive to communicate with the United States (U.S.) in order to limit possible damage to two-way relations after lawmakers from ruling and opposition camps reached a consensus to revise regulations and ban imports of ground beef and bovine offal from the U.S. [News Source]

US dismayed by Taiwan move to ban certain US beef imports (AFP via Yahoo! News) The United States expressed dismay Tuesday over Taiwan's move to resume a ban on certain US beef imports amid concerns over mad cow disease ... [News Source]

Taiwan moves to reinstate partial U.S. beef ban (Reuters via Yahoo! News) Taiwan's parliament agreed to amend a food safety law to ban certain U.S. beef imports on Tuesday amid widespread fears over mad cow disease on the island, potentially straining ties with the United States. [News Source]

Taiwan moves to reinstate partial U.S. beef ban (AlertNet) Source: Reuters * Taiwan parliament to vote on revived bans early 2010 * Bans ground beef, offal, beef from older cattle * US officials: bans would abrogate new beef deal * Bans would hurt Taiwan's trade ... [News Source]

A look at economic developments around the globe (Seattle Times) A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Tuesday: [News Source]

A look at economic developments around the globe (INO News) PARIS _ European stock markets moved higher as investors continued to book modest gains amid thin volume on the back of satisfying holiday sales in the U.S. and rising commodity prices. [News Source]