"If that issue is resolved," says Chao, "there's no limit to what can be agreed upon - direct links and tourist exchanges could happen immediately."

He did a sort of double take and said, "Brenda, next time you are talking bad about someone, make sure the three-way calling is disconnected."

We will actively promote comprehensive, direct and two-way links between the two sides, namely "the three direct links".

A: Our position on the issue is clear-cut---One China, two sides talks and three links as soon as possible.

Cross-Straits exchanges and cooperation constantly deepened, and complete, direct, two-way mail, transport and trade links were established.