Former Taiwan president detained

Taiwan's former President Chen Shui-bian has been detained in connection with corruption claims.

Mr Chen spent much of Tuesday being questioned by prosecutors in Taipei, before being led away in handcuffs.

Taiwan ex-president held over corruption claims

Former President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan was led away in handcuffs Tuesday after six hours of questioning by prosecutors.

Former Taiwanese President Arrested

Former President Chen Shui-bian on Tuesday was led from a prosecutor's office in handcuffs after being questioned for five hours on money-laundering allegations.

China's government has urged America's new president-elect, Barack Obama, to oppose independence for Taiwan.

A foreign ministry spokesman said the issue was key to good relations.

 TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou met Thursday with the most senior Chinese official to visit the island in nearly 60 years, state-run media reported.