Focus of new legislative session to be cross-Taiwan Strait trade-in-services pact (2014/02/20) The new legislative session begins tomorrow. On the docket is the trade-in-services pact that Taiwan and China signed more than half a year ago. The agreement still awaits legislative approval, and the opposition DPP plans to do everything in its power to block it. Premier Jiang Yi-huah shook the hands of each member of the KMT caucus today. His personal touch was part of an attempt to win support for the trade-in-services pact Taiwan signed with China. Jiang hopes the pact can clear the Legislature in the spring session that opens tomorrow. Jiang Yi-huah Premier For the sake of the nation’s future, we hope that this passes as soon as possible. The timeframe is not decided by the Cabinet. Legislative Speaker Wang Jin-pyng wasn’t willing to make any promises. Wang Jin-pyng Legislative Speaker I can’t say when this will happen. But everyone is working hard. President Ma Ying-jeou has said that he would like to see the pact pass next month. Standing in the way is the DPP. Wu Ping-jui DPP Legislator It’s impossible for this to pass in March. As for whether it will pass during this legislative session, I can cite a phrase used by our caucus whip: the chances are slim. Another issue that will come up this legislative session is the Ministry of Education’s recent changes to the high school curriculum. The TSU believes these changes are emphasizing Greater China ideology at the expense of Taiwan. Its legislators are planning to occupy the speaker’s podium to prevent the premier from giving his opening report.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:48:41 +0000
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