How are cross-straits relations changing as Taiwan and China do more business together?
Taiwan has made several policy adjustments, including broadening the range of industries permitted to invest in China and continuing to broaden the range of Chinese products permitted for import into Taiwan. Both sides of the strait have reached agreement on allowing direct charter passenger and cargo flights during designated periods. A total of 168 direct charter passenger flights will operate between Taipei and Kaohsiung and Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Xiamen around specified traditional holidays. It is hoped that after a successful trial period for such services, more regular direct transportation links can take place across the strait in the future. Taiwan is also in the process of opening up to more tourist visits from the mainland…….
