Taiwan's approval of direct shipping to China is seen having little impact now, big potential

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Taiwan's recent decision to allow foreign shipping lines to sail directly between the Chinese mainland and the port of Kaohsiung will not have a significant impact on its trade with China in the short term. Shippers say the move, made in support of Taiwan's efforts to become a regional shipping center and ultimately to pave the way for direct trade ties with China, will affect less than 1% of current business. The long-term impact of the new policy, however, is expected to be considerable.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Transportation Programs, Trade Relations, Economic aspects, International economic relations, Transportation policy, Trade policy

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China loyalists say Lee's proposal to visit mainland lacks substance

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Pro-Beijing commentators have dismissed Taiwanese Pres. Lee Teng-hui's offer to visit the Chinese mainland as an empty gesture. They criticized Lee for his failure to back up his conciliatory words with more concrete measures. The Chinese government has long insisted that Taiwan abandon its efforts to increase its diplomatic profile in the world community and not merely state its commitment to reunification with the mainland.

Analysis, Chinese reunification question, 1949-

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Taiwan shippers aren't likely to profit much from direct sailing to mainland

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The Taiwanese government's new rule allowing ships to sail directly from the country to mainland China is not expected to boost Taiwanese shipping stocks. The rule does not promise considerable profits for the bottom line of Taiwanese-listed shipping companies for the near future. Taiwanese shipping companies may even be disadvantaged by the lower costs offered by their Chinese counterparts.

Water Transport Route Regulatn, International aspects, Transportation law

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