Taitung Magistrate Denied Attendance at Strait Forum, Says Problem-Solving Matters More
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) denied Taitung County Magistrate Rao Ching-ling permission to attend the Strait Forum in Xiamen, China. On June 5, Rao responded that her personal attendance was not important, but she felt it was a pity, as she is more concerned about whether the issues of Taitung residents can be resolved.
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(Central News Agency, Taitung County, June 5, Reporter Lu Taicheng) Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) did not approve Taitung County Magistrate Rao Ching-ling's application to attend the Strait Forum in China. Rao responded today, saying that whether she can personally attend is not very important, but she feels it is a pity; whether the 'problems' can be resolved is what she cares about more.
The Strait Forum is scheduled to be held in mid-June in Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) announced a new policy yesterday, prohibiting central agencies, local government officials, and public servants from participating in activities related to the Strait Forum. Taitung County Magistrate Rao Ching-ling had submitted an application to the National Immigration Agency, which will not be approved.
Rao told the media in an interview today that whether she can personally attend the Strait Forum is not very important, but she feels it is a pity. Whether the 'problems' can be resolved is what she cares about more.
She said that whether the people's problems and the issues that concern Taitung乡亲 can be resolved is what she cares about most as the county magistrate. When asked what the problems are, Rao said, 'Since I'm not going, that's that.'
Rao stated that the 'county magistrate' is a platform, serving as a platform for the local government, the central government, and cross-strait relations. If this platform is well-managed, it will be a plus, so it is a bit regrettable not to be able to attend.
Rao also mentioned that this time, the organizers of the Strait Forum took the initiative to invite her. (Editor: Huang Mingxi) 1150605
The Strait Forum is scheduled to be held in mid-June in Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) announced a new policy yesterday, prohibiting central agencies, local government officials, and public servants from participating in activities related to the Strait Forum. Taitung County Magistrate Rao Ching-ling had submitted an application to the National Immigration Agency, which will not be approved.
Rao told the media in an interview today that whether she can personally attend the Strait Forum is not very important, but she feels it is a pity. Whether the 'problems' can be resolved is what she cares about more.
She said that whether the people's problems and the issues that concern Taitung乡亲 can be resolved is what she cares about most as the county magistrate. When asked what the problems are, Rao said, 'Since I'm not going, that's that.'
Rao stated that the 'county magistrate' is a platform, serving as a platform for the local government, the central government, and cross-strait relations. If this platform is well-managed, it will be a plus, so it is a bit regrettable not to be able to attend.
Rao also mentioned that this time, the organizers of the Strait Forum took the initiative to invite her. (Editor: Huang Mingxi) 1150605