Taiwan/China flight agreement

The first regular direct flight from mainland China to Taiwan for nearly 60 years has landed at Taipei\'s airport.



Since the two sides split in civil war in 1949, apart from a few special flights during major holidays, travellers have had to fly via a third.



The flight from Guangzhou marks the beginning of regular non-stop direct flights between a number of cities.



China\'s top official on Taiwan, Wang Yi, said it signals a new start in exchanges between the two sides.



The agreements on flights, signed last month, is seen as a big step towards improved cross-strait relations.