China Announces 10 Measures Towards Taiwan, Including Tourism; Industry Hopes Government Will Respond Accordingly
Following KMT Chairman Zheng Li-wen's visit to China, Beijing has announced 10 policy measures concerning Taiwan, including the normalization of direct flights and pilot programs for individual travel from Shanghai and Fujian. Taiwan's tourism industry welcomes these signs of opening up and urges the government to facilitate the process.
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KMT Chairman Zheng Li-wen visited mainland China from the 7th to the 12th. The Taiwan Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee today authorized the release of 10 policy measures concerning Taiwan, including the normalization of cross-strait air passenger direct flights and promoting pilot programs for Shanghai and Fujian residents to travel to Taiwan individually.
Li Chi-yueh, chairman of the Taiwan Excellent Tourism Development Association, told reporters today that China's announcement of such measures indicates a stronger signal for opening up, as China has historically prioritized group tours before allowing individual travel.
Li Chi-yueh also pointed out that Chinese tourists, whether traveling in groups or individually, need to obtain "double permits" – a permit from China for departing and an entry permit to Taiwan. He expressed hope that Taiwan can take advantage of this situation to open up this aspect.
Li Chi-yueh stated that opening individual travel to Fujian and Shanghai residents would greatly benefit various sectors in Taiwan, not just specific regions, and would be very helpful for operators.
Regarding the normalization of cross-strait direct passenger flights, Li Chi-yueh believes that Taiwan currently handles direct flight route issues by citing "no market demand." He hopes the government will consider practical needs, including those for business, study, and tourism in China, to allow normal cross-strait exchanges. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150412
Li Chi-yueh, chairman of the Taiwan Excellent Tourism Development Association, told reporters today that China's announcement of such measures indicates a stronger signal for opening up, as China has historically prioritized group tours before allowing individual travel.
Li Chi-yueh also pointed out that Chinese tourists, whether traveling in groups or individually, need to obtain "double permits" – a permit from China for departing and an entry permit to Taiwan. He expressed hope that Taiwan can take advantage of this situation to open up this aspect.
Li Chi-yueh stated that opening individual travel to Fujian and Shanghai residents would greatly benefit various sectors in Taiwan, not just specific regions, and would be very helpful for operators.
Regarding the normalization of cross-strait direct passenger flights, Li Chi-yueh believes that Taiwan currently handles direct flight route issues by citing "no market demand." He hopes the government will consider practical needs, including those for business, study, and tourism in China, to allow normal cross-strait exchanges. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150412