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China News Service, November 25. The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council held a regular press conference on the 25th. Regarding the issue of “Taiwan’s inability to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement,” spokesman Zhu Fenglian said that all sectors of the island are currently concerned about the future of Taiwan’s economy. China’s development, especially the possible impact of traditional industries. We reiterate once again that we welcome Taiwan compatriots and Taiwanese companies to invest, start businesses, live on the mainland, participate and integrate in the economic development of the continent, and share the strategic opportunities of the continent’s development.
A journalist inquired about the fact that Taiwan has not acceded to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP). The island’s industry and public opinion are generally concerned that Taiwan’s traditional industries will fall into a serious crisis and fall into a state of isolation in the economy and foreign trade. commentary?
Zhu Fenglian pointed out that the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Association (RCEP) is a matter of great concern to everyone. It is a large-scale, modern, free, high-quality and mutually beneficial regional free trade agreement. His firm is the most populated in the world. The free trade area with the largest economic and commercial scale and the greatest development potential has officially set sail, which means that members will achieve a high level of liberalization and facilitation in trade and investment, and will surely contribute to regional economic growth and recovery and global. Inject a strong boost.
Zhu Fenglian said that we have noticed that all sectors of the island are currently concerned about the future development of Taiwan’s economy, especially the impact that traditional industries may suffer as a result. We reiterate once again that we welcome Taiwan compatriots and Taiwanese companies to invest, start businesses, live on the mainland, participate and integrate in the economic development of the continent, and share the strategic opportunities of the continent’s development.
Some reporters also asked that people from all walks of life in Taiwan express their concerns and concerns about not being able to join the RCEP, but DPP authorities claimed that the reason Taiwan did not join the RCEP was because the mainland had established hurdles that required Taiwan to accept “one country, two systems.” How does the spokesperson comment on this?
Zhu Fenglian pointed out that the one-China principle is the prerequisite for Taiwan’s participation in regional economic cooperation. Only by getting back on the right path of adhering to the one-China principle, can the two sides of the strait share development and prosperity, and Taiwan can share the dignity and glory of the great motherland internationally.
Zhu Fenglian mentioned that on the issue of Taiwan’s participation in regional economic cooperation, in the past, on the basis of adherence to the “1992 Consensus” on both sides of the Strait, and in the context of the peaceful development of relations across the Strait, the two sides of the Taiwan Strait have had contacts on this issue. Opportunist. However, everyone has seen that the DPP authorities refused to recognize the “1992 Consensus” and destroyed this situation with one hand. The one-China principle cannot be upheld, cross-strait political mutual trust no longer exists, and bad consequences will gradually emerge from the destruction of cross-strait relations by the DPP authorities and damage to the economy of Taiwan.
Another question from the media is that Taiwan is excluded from the RCEP. Some academics on the island suggest that deepening the ECFA is the key. They hope to achieve more commercial and service agreements related to ECFA. Regarding the prospects and confidence of future ECFA negotiations, what suggestions does the spokesperson have? ?
Zhu Fenglian said that ten years ago, the two sides of the Taiwan Strait signed the Cross-Strait Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) on the basis of the common political basis of adhering to the “1992 Consensus”, which brought huge benefits. for businesses and individuals on both sides of the strait. In pursuit of its own political interest, the DPP uses various means to interfere with and restrict cross-strait economic and commercial exchanges and cooperation, claiming to be “decoupled” from the continental economy. They deliberately obstructed the entry into force of the cross-strait services trade agreement, resulting in the direct loss of development opportunities that should have been enjoyed by fellow Taiwanese and Taiwanese companies, and seriously undermined the development interests of the Taiwan compatriots and Taiwanese companies.
Zhu Fenglian once again emphasized that the “92 Consensus” is the political basis for the peaceful development of cross-strait relations, as well as the basis and precondition for the signing and implementation of cross-strait agreements. If the DPP authorities do not realize it and insist on going their own way, it will only bring further obstacles to Taiwan’s economy.
