Gary Sheu is a busy man. Once again, TECO Japan responds to one of my articles in The Diplomat: The Republic of China government has negotiated the Cross-Strait Trade in Services Agreement to stimulate Taiwan’s services sector, ensure its economic vitality and create conditions conducive to Taiwan’s participation in the process of Asia-Pacific economic cooperation such as TPP and RCEP. All of these objectives are extremely important for Taiwan. The ROC government responded seriously to the concern shown by students and the public about the Cross-Strait Trade in Services Agreement, and will continue to support the expression of opinions through democratic and peaceful means. The government is also willing to engage in rational communication with those in Taiwan or overseas who hold different views. Since the services pact was signed in June 2013, the Legislative Yuan has held 20 public hearings on it. The Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Mainland Affairs Council and related agencies have jointly organized over 110 forums with 46 industries and 264 business leaders, and relevant agencies have briefed the Legislative Yuan three times. Now the urgent task for Taiwan is to focus its effort on taking steps to make its economy more competitive in the global marketplace where new, tougher challenges are emerging. Gary Sheu Director Press and Information Dept. Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, Republic of China
Posted on: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 06:38:39 +0000