Xiamen Xiang'an Airport to Open; Kinmen County Government Responds to Councilor: Environmental Monitoring is Necessary
Xiamen Xiang'an Airport in China is set to open by the end of this year. Kinmen County Councilor Dong Sen-bao emphasized the need for noise and air pollution monitoring, as well as cross-border environmental impact assessments. Kinmen Deputy County Magistrate Li Wen-liang agreed on the necessity of environmental monitoring and urged the Environmental Protection Bureau to continue its efforts. The airport's opening is expected to increase air traffic congestion in Kinmen's airspace.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Wen-rong, Kinmen, April 13) China's Xiamen Xiang'an Airport is scheduled to open by the end of this year. Kinmen County Councilor Dong Sen-bao stated that noise, air pollution monitoring, and cross-border environmental impact assessments are necessary. Kinmen Deputy County Magistrate Li Wen-liang said that environmental monitoring is necessary and will ask the Environmental Protection Bureau to continue its efforts.
Kinmen County Council held its general interpellation session today. Independent Councilor Dong Sen-bao pointed out that the upcoming Xiang'an Airport is about 3 kilometers from Kinmen and about 10 kilometers from Kinmen Shangyi Airport. After its opening, Kinmen's airspace will face unprecedented congestion.
Dong Sen-bao said that in addition to flight safety issues, the opening of Xiang'an Airport may bring noise and air pollution caused by aviation fuel combustion. He suggested that the Environmental Protection Bureau should seek a budget from the central government to set up noise and air pollution observation stations in nearby waters, and could commission foreign foundations and environmental organizations to conduct cross-border environmental impact assessments after the airport's operation, which could serve as bargaining chips for future negotiations.
Dong Sen-bao said that flight safety risks and other issues are not topics that local governments can discuss, but he still urged the Kinmen County Government to formulate countermeasures for environmental monitoring budget allocation, flight safety negotiation promotion schedule, and compensation schemes for damaged rights and interests.
Li Wen-liang stated that direct communication between the central government and mainland China is the most effective way to address these issues. The initiative is not with the local government, which can only reflect potential problems. "We have made suggestions, and can only wait for both sides to find suitable opportunities and occasions for communication."
Li Wen-liang said that local opinions and issues of concern to councilors will be forwarded to the cross-strait authorities. Local governments also have the responsibility to communicate this information with both authorities.
Regarding Dong Sen-bao's suggestions, Li Wen-liang said that environmental monitoring is necessary so that discussions can focus on specific figures and matters. He will ask the Environmental Protection Bureau to continue its efforts. Flight safety negotiations are within the central government's authority, and he can only suggest that they be convened as soon as possible. Regarding compensation schemes for damaged rights and interests, if there is evidence that the damage was caused by the increased operations of Xiang'an Airport, the local government can also discuss compensation schemes with Xiamen. "These are all things we can strive for."
Yang Jian-li, Director of the Kinmen County Environmental Protection Bureau, pointed out that they have applied to the Ministry of Environment for a budget of NT$800,000. Before Xiang'an Airport begins flights, background noise monitoring will be conducted in Kinmen's Guan'ao and Guningtou areas soon. (Editor: Chen Ren-hua) 1150413
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Wen-rong, Kinmen, April 13) China's Xiamen Xiang'an Airport is scheduled to open by the end of this year. Kinmen County Councilor Dong Sen-bao stated that noise, air pollution monitoring, and cross-border environmental impact assessments are necessary. Kinmen Deputy County Magistrate Li Wen-liang said that environmental monitoring is necessary and will ask the Environmental Protection Bureau to continue its efforts.
Kinmen County Council held its general interpellation session today. Independent Councilor Dong Sen-bao pointed out that the upcoming Xiang'an Airport is about 3 kilometers from Kinmen and about 10 kilometers from Kinmen Shangyi Airport. After its opening, Kinmen's airspace will face unprecedented congestion.
Dong Sen-bao said that in addition to flight safety issues, the opening of Xiang'an Airport may bring noise and air pollution caused by aviation fuel combustion. He suggested that the Environmental Protection Bureau should seek a budget from the central government to set up noise and air pollution observation stations in nearby waters, and could commission foreign foundations and environmental organizations to conduct cross-border environmental impact assessments after the airport's operation, which could serve as bargaining chips for future negotiations.
Dong Sen-bao said that flight safety risks and other issues are not topics that local governments can discuss, but he still urged the Kinmen County Government to formulate countermeasures for environmental monitoring budget allocation, flight safety negotiation promotion schedule, and compensation schemes for damaged rights and interests.
Li Wen-liang stated that direct communication between the central government and mainland China is the most effective way to address these issues. The initiative is not with the local government, which can only reflect potential problems. "We have made suggestions, and can only wait for both sides to find suitable opportunities and occasions for communication."
Li Wen-liang said that local opinions and issues of concern to councilors will be forwarded to the cross-strait authorities. Local governments also have the responsibility to communicate this information with both authorities.
Regarding Dong Sen-bao's suggestions, Li Wen-liang said that environmental monitoring is necessary so that discussions can focus on specific figures and matters. He will ask the Environmental Protection Bureau to continue its efforts. Flight safety negotiations are within the central government's authority, and he can only suggest that they be convened as soon as possible. Regarding compensation schemes for damaged rights and interests, if there is evidence that the damage was caused by the increased operations of Xiang'an Airport, the local government can also discuss compensation schemes with Xiamen. "These are all things we can strive for."
Yang Jian-li, Director of the Kinmen County Environmental Protection Bureau, pointed out that they have applied to the Ministry of Environment for a budget of NT$800,000. Before Xiang'an Airport begins flights, background noise monitoring will be conducted in Kinmen's Guan'ao and Guningtou areas soon. (Editor: Chen Ren-hua) 1150413
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FAQ
When is Xiamen Xiang'an Airport scheduled to open?
Xiamen Xiang'an Airport is scheduled to open by the end of this year.
What are the main concerns raised by the Kinmen County Councilor?
Kinmen County Councilor Dong Sen-bao raised concerns about the need for noise and air pollution monitoring, as well as cross-border environmental impact assessments due to the airport's opening.