Councillor urges Kinmen Special Zone Referendum, Chen Fu-hai: A central government matter

(Kinmen, CNA reporter Wu Wen-jung, 13th) In response to the Chinese Communist Party's proposal for cross-strait infrastructure connections, Kinmen County Councillor Tsai Shui-you said today in the county council that Kinmen would only have a chance to achieve a special economic zone, suggesting a referendum. Kinmen County Magistrate Chen Fu-hai stated that it falls under central government affairs, and that some tasks, such as those related to the mini-three links, could be carried out if permitted by law.

Yesterday, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party announced 10 cross-strait policy measures, including water, electricity, gas, and bridge connections for Kinmen and Matsu.

During today's interpellation session at the Kinmen County Council, independent councillor Tsai Shui-you stated that the beneficial policies proposed by the CCP related to Kinmen include gas, water, and bridge connections. He noted that the bridge connecting to Kinmen is already under construction, and "it would be good if the bridge could be connected first" and "gas supply affects people's livelihoods."

He pointed out that connecting bridges is not so simple, and a special zone would provide the opportunity to realize it. He suggested holding a referendum on the special zone concurrently with the year-end elections.

Chen Fu-hai responded that the councillor's suggestion requires further communication with the central government. Kinmen still has many tasks that need to be done, including construction that requires central government support and budget. "What can be done, what is feasible, we must ensure the central government supports us to do it as soon as possible."

Chen Fu-hai said that regarding proposals from others, such as the 10 beneficial policies for Taiwan, "if there is no central government approval, we cannot do anything, we should not comment." He added, "What we can do, we should do first, such as the mini-three links and the travel service center. What is allowed by law, we should do it well."

Regarding Tsai Shui-you's suggestion to hold a special zone referendum at the end of the year, Chen Fu-hai pointed out that this is a central government matter. "Kinmen still has many construction projects that need to be done right now," and they need to actively争取 budget support acceptable to the central government. (Edited by Chang Ming-kun) 1150413

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