Report Says 7 Industry Associations Will Pressure Government; MAC Urges: Refuse to Be Used
In response to China's 10 new Taiwan-related measures, Taiwan's MAC warned industry associations not to succumb to pressure or be used as tools to pressure the Taiwanese government, citing China's lack of credibility.
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(Central News Agency reporter Liao Wen-chi, Taipei, 18th) Media reported that in response to the 10 Taiwan-related measures announced by mainland China, Hsu Shu-po, chairman of the General Chamber of Commerce of the ROC, will hold a press conference on the 20th and mobilize representatives from 7 major industry associations to pressure the government. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) today urged relevant associations not to yield to pressure and to refuse to be used as tools to pressure the government.
The Liberty Times reported that Hsu Shu-po will hold a press conference titled "Industry Perspectives on Mainland's Recent Beneficial Policies for Taiwan" at 10:00 a.m. on the 20th. He plans to mobilize representatives from 7 major associations, including travel, hotels, food, pastries, fruits, and tour buses, to take a stand and thereby exert pressure on the government.
The MAC responded in writing this afternoon, pointing out that Beijing recently announced 10 Taiwan-related measures. Over the past 20 years, most of these items have been opened and then arbitrarily suspended on trumped-up charges, bringing high uncertainty and causing many losses to Taiwan's industries, farmers, and fishers.
The MAC stated that the government has a responsibility to ensure that Taiwan's economy and industries are no longer subjected to such unwarranted risks and to prevent them from becoming operational tools for political united front infiltration and election interference.
The MAC mentioned that in recent days, it has received reflections from many industry groups and individuals stating that various direct and indirect pressures from the Chinese side demanding they show support are unbearable. It "urges relevant associations not to succumb to pressure, to refuse being used as tools to pressure the government, and calls on the other side to immediately stop political manipulation."
The MAC pointed out that the key to all normal industrial and economic exchanges worldwide is "credit." Only with a sound mechanism of verifiable certainty can the interests of industries, farmers, and fishers be protected from similar harm.
The MAC called on Beijing authorities, stating that any cross-strait opening measures involve the public authority and institutional management of governments. If the Chinese side genuinely intends to promote relevant measures, "they should proceed through existing negotiation mechanisms between the two governments, without attaching any political preconditions." This is the proper path to promote healthy and orderly cross-strait exchanges.
Regarding the "full resumption of cross-strait passenger direct flights" in China's 10 Taiwan-related measures, the MAC stated on the 16th that based on current utilization rates and the status of charter flight applications by operators, the existing destinations and capacities are sufficient to meet demand, and there is no urgent need for an immediate opening. (Editor: Yang Sheng-ju) 1150418
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The Liberty Times reported that Hsu Shu-po will hold a press conference titled "Industry Perspectives on Mainland's Recent Beneficial Policies for Taiwan" at 10:00 a.m. on the 20th. He plans to mobilize representatives from 7 major associations, including travel, hotels, food, pastries, fruits, and tour buses, to take a stand and thereby exert pressure on the government.
The MAC responded in writing this afternoon, pointing out that Beijing recently announced 10 Taiwan-related measures. Over the past 20 years, most of these items have been opened and then arbitrarily suspended on trumped-up charges, bringing high uncertainty and causing many losses to Taiwan's industries, farmers, and fishers.
The MAC stated that the government has a responsibility to ensure that Taiwan's economy and industries are no longer subjected to such unwarranted risks and to prevent them from becoming operational tools for political united front infiltration and election interference.
The MAC mentioned that in recent days, it has received reflections from many industry groups and individuals stating that various direct and indirect pressures from the Chinese side demanding they show support are unbearable. It "urges relevant associations not to succumb to pressure, to refuse being used as tools to pressure the government, and calls on the other side to immediately stop political manipulation."
The MAC pointed out that the key to all normal industrial and economic exchanges worldwide is "credit." Only with a sound mechanism of verifiable certainty can the interests of industries, farmers, and fishers be protected from similar harm.
The MAC called on Beijing authorities, stating that any cross-strait opening measures involve the public authority and institutional management of governments. If the Chinese side genuinely intends to promote relevant measures, "they should proceed through existing negotiation mechanisms between the two governments, without attaching any political preconditions." This is the proper path to promote healthy and orderly cross-strait exchanges.
Regarding the "full resumption of cross-strait passenger direct flights" in China's 10 Taiwan-related measures, the MAC stated on the 16th that based on current utilization rates and the status of charter flight applications by operators, the existing destinations and capacities are sufficient to meet demand, and there is no urgent need for an immediate opening. (Editor: Yang Sheng-ju) 1150418
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