Businessmen fear effects of prolonged political gridlock

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Business executives in Taiwan are afraid that political infighting will lead to more economic instability, and they have called on the government to end the bickering for the good of the economy. A lack of clear government policies on energy and economics, along with an increase in power blackouts, has caused some high-tech companies to build factories in more stable countries.

Government domestic functions, Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support, Intergovernmental Relations, Government Regulation, Energy policy, Economic policy, Political aspects, Business-government relations

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Taiwan reaches out to China

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A committee of business leaders in Taiwan has recommended strengthening economic ties with mainland China and easing trade restrictions, and the government may implement the proposals soon. Taiwan's troubled economy is causing the island to turn toward its neighbor; however, China's actual response to the plan will determine its success.

China, Administration of General Economic Programs, International economic relations, Trade Relations, Chinese foreign relations, Chinese (Taiwan) foreign relations, Trade policy

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Loan woes cloud stocks

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Experts are uncertain about the state of Taiwan's economy, and the government has compounded the concerns with its refusal to reveal consumer-confidence survey results. Since the election of President Chen Shui-bian, the stock market in Taiwan has fallen by over 30%.

Economics, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Government revenues, Brief Article

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