7 Major Associations Reportedly Mobilized to Pressure Government; Tourism Administration Urges Resisting Improper Pressure
Following China's announcement of resuming some travel to Taiwan, 7 major Taiwanese tourism-related associations are reportedly preparing to pressure the government. The Tourism Administration warns against China's 'weaponization' of tourism and calls on the industry to stand united with the government.
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According to a report by the Liberty Times, Hsu Shu-po, Chairman of the General Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of China (ROCCOC), will hold a press conference tomorrow on the "Industry's Perspective on Mainland China's Recent Favorable Taiwan Policy Measures." He has mobilized representatives from 7 major public associations—including travel agencies, hotels, food, pastries, fruits, and tour buses—to publicly express their stance, thereby putting pressure on the government.
The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications issued a press release stating that China recently announced 10 Taiwan-related measures. The 10th measure, "promoting the resumption of a pilot program for residents of Shanghai and Fujian Province to travel individually to Taiwan," has attracted the attention of the tourism industry. Some business operators were invited to attend the Chamber of Commerce's press conference. According to relevant information, this is not unrelated to direct and indirect pressure exerted by China.
The Tourism Administration pointed out that whether for group or individual travel, mainland Chinese tourists visiting Taiwan is a matter agreed upon in the Cross-Strait Tourism Agreement and must be implemented after negotiations on related matters by the 'Little Two Organizations' (tourism negotiation bodies).
The Tourism Administration stated that in August 2019, China unilaterally suspended individual travel to Taiwan for political reasons and drastically reduced group travel. This manipulation of "politicizing" and "weaponizing" mainland tourists' travel to Taiwan—stopping it on a whim—not only harmed normal cross-strait exchanges but also caused massive losses for Taiwanese operators.
The Tourism Administration pointed out that China's recent unilateral announcement to "promote the resumption of a pilot program for residents of Shanghai and Fujian Province to travel individually to Taiwan" proves once again the "politicization" and "weaponization" of simple cross-strait tourism exchanges.
The Tourism Administration expressed that to ensure healthy and orderly cross-strait tourism exchanges, it reiterates that resuming mainland tourists' travel to Taiwan, whether group or individual, should be properly arranged through negotiations by the 'Little Two Organizations' on matters such as travel safety, quality, stability, and fairness.
The Tourism Administration emphasized that the government handles cross-strait tourism matters with a pragmatic attitude to ensure travel safety and industry interests. The government also calls on the tourism industry to resist improper pressure, avoid repeating the same mistakes, and stand together with the government. They should jointly urge and demand the Chinese side to start negotiations with the government as soon as possible to maintain tourism order and operators' interests, ensuring the healthy and orderly development of cross-strait tourism exchanges.
The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications issued a press release stating that China recently announced 10 Taiwan-related measures. The 10th measure, "promoting the resumption of a pilot program for residents of Shanghai and Fujian Province to travel individually to Taiwan," has attracted the attention of the tourism industry. Some business operators were invited to attend the Chamber of Commerce's press conference. According to relevant information, this is not unrelated to direct and indirect pressure exerted by China.
The Tourism Administration pointed out that whether for group or individual travel, mainland Chinese tourists visiting Taiwan is a matter agreed upon in the Cross-Strait Tourism Agreement and must be implemented after negotiations on related matters by the 'Little Two Organizations' (tourism negotiation bodies).
The Tourism Administration stated that in August 2019, China unilaterally suspended individual travel to Taiwan for political reasons and drastically reduced group travel. This manipulation of "politicizing" and "weaponizing" mainland tourists' travel to Taiwan—stopping it on a whim—not only harmed normal cross-strait exchanges but also caused massive losses for Taiwanese operators.
The Tourism Administration pointed out that China's recent unilateral announcement to "promote the resumption of a pilot program for residents of Shanghai and Fujian Province to travel individually to Taiwan" proves once again the "politicization" and "weaponization" of simple cross-strait tourism exchanges.
The Tourism Administration expressed that to ensure healthy and orderly cross-strait tourism exchanges, it reiterates that resuming mainland tourists' travel to Taiwan, whether group or individual, should be properly arranged through negotiations by the 'Little Two Organizations' on matters such as travel safety, quality, stability, and fairness.
The Tourism Administration emphasized that the government handles cross-strait tourism matters with a pragmatic attitude to ensure travel safety and industry interests. The government also calls on the tourism industry to resist improper pressure, avoid repeating the same mistakes, and stand together with the government. They should jointly urge and demand the Chinese side to start negotiations with the government as soon as possible to maintain tourism order and operators' interests, ensuring the healthy and orderly development of cross-strait tourism exchanges.