Legislator Concerned About Permanent Trade Negotiation Body, Premier Cho Jung-tai: Review is Necessary

Central News Agency (Taipei, April 14th) - KMT Legislator Lee Yen-hsiu today raised concerns about whether the government will establish a permanent trade negotiation body in the future. Premier Cho Jung-tai stated that for the current US talks, six permanent civil servants have already been assigned to the Office of Trade Negotiations. Observing negotiation bodies in various countries, he believes such a review is necessary. The Legislative Yuan is currently holding a general interpellation session. Lee Yen-hsiu asked whether the Office of Trade Negotiations, which is currently a task force responsible for Taiwan's international trade negotiations, should establish permanent negotiators and a regular office for negotiation work in the future. Cho Jung-tai pointed out that as Taiwan's status in international economic and trade affairs becomes increasingly important, there was no permanent negotiation body in the past. With the start of the US talks, six permanent civil servants have already been assigned to it. Observing negotiation bodies in various countries, he believes such a review is necessary. In addition, Lee Yen-hsiu also inquired about the progress of Section 301. Cho Jung-tai stated that over the past month and a half, they have not given up on US talks, and preparations are being intensified in the last day or two. As for the public hearing in Washington on May 5th, officials of a corresponding level will attend, and all data and negotiation content have been prepared. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150414

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