Despite long-standing political differences, trade between China and Taiwan is growing and there are signs of increased cooperation.

The two countries will soon begin nonstop chartered passenger flights between the countries, which some believe will lead to a resumption of normal transport links.

Transportation links between China and Taiwan were severed more than 50 years ago, yet trade has grown substantially in recent years.

Taiwan in one of China's top trade partners and Taiwanese manufacturers have already invested $100 billion in China.