A New Taiwan/ Beijing Relationship?

The current president of Taiwan is about to end his 8 year term, and a presidential candidate from the same party is openly inviting the possibility for strengthened ties between the two governments, in light of the strong economic bonds they already share. The current president has been careful not to attempt such a relationship because of the dangers of confrontation should anything go wrong. More can be found here: http://www.chinapost.com.tw/news/2008/02/18/143450/Hsieh-says.htm