21.   Taiwan wants to sign a peace treaty with China, but will focus on economic ties until the political climate improves, Vice President Lien Chan said Friday.

22.   The climate for talks improved Thursday when the EU backed off from its threats of sanctions.

23.   He said the investment climate has improved with trade liberalisation taking place as part of the economic reforms launched four years ago.

24.   In the civil aviation market, the business climate is improving as airlines continue to make higher profits, the company said.

25.   But Israel has balked at any withdrawal until the security climate improves.

26.   But Israel has baulked at any pull-back until the security climate improves.

27.   Overseas investors are putting new new projects on hold until the law and order climate improves, Zaheer added.

28.   The company said there was little hope that the business climate would improve in the second half.