Shipping takes shape: cross-straits proposal awaits Chinese nod

Article Abstract:

Taiwan has proposed letting shippers operate between special transhipment centers and Chinese ports across the Taiwan Straits but Beijing has yet to respond. An agreement would end a 45-year ban on cross-straits shipping, potentially worth $9.8 billion in 1994, a figure that rises 25% annually. Beijing dislikes Taiwan's proposal to let foreign carriers share in the trade. Any rapprochement on the issue will include fudging definitions rather than real political change. Evergreen Marine stands to gain the most.

Water Transportation, China, Transportation policy, Shipping industry

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Prepare to surface

Article Abstract:

The Dutch government has proposed to Taiwan's Defense Ministry to allow the Rotterdamse Droogdok Mij (RDM) shipyard to build under license diesel-powered submarines in Taiwan. Taiwan has been trying to procure warships from Europe and build submarines for many years unsuccessfully. Taiwan, however, is stalling acceptance of the proposal in caseother building options from other European shipbuilders are also offered.

Netherlands, Contracts, Military aspects, Chinese (Taiwan) foreign relations, Submarines, Shipbuilding industry, Submarine boats, Dutch foreign relations

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