China Takes “Special” Policy Measures to Improve Access for Taiwanese Companies to Fujian Province

China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has recently announced its plans to implement “special” policy measures aimed at enhancing the access of Taiwanese companies to Fujian province. This move is in line with the broader objective of integrating the province with Taiwan. The NDRC’s intention to promote cooperation between Xiamen City in Fujian Province and Kinmen Island in Taiwan was highlighted by Chuo Liang, the deputy director of the Development and Reform Commission. This collaboration will encompass various aspects such as the expedited development of gas, electricity, and transportation networks.

During a press conference, the Chinese government expressed its support for initiatives that will facilitate easy access to Xiamen’s new airport from Kinmen. Additionally, they encourage new energy cooperation between Ningde, a city north of Xiamen, and Taiwan. Another initiative includes the accelerated establishment of a pilot development zone in Pingtan County, which is the closest county to mainland Taiwan. Moreover, the government is committed to expediting the construction of a high-speed railway connecting China and Taiwan.

On the other hand, Taiwan’s Mainland Committee, responsible for China policy, criticized this “unilateral” plan, labelling it as another attempt to win over the Taiwanese people. They asserted that it would not succeed.

Meanwhile, China is grappling with economic challenges, systemic risks in its financial sector, and a declining business environment. Consequently, the country is making efforts to attract Taiwanese capital and talent in order to revive its domestic economy.

In conclusion, China’s NDRC has unveiled comprehensive measures to facilitate closer economic integration between Taiwan and Fujian province. While Taiwan’s Mainland Committee has raised objections, China remains steadfast in its pursuit of strengthening ties and mitigating economic challenges.

China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced on the 14th that it will take “special” policy measures to improve the access of Taiwanese companies to Fujian province as part of an announced plan to integrate the province with Taiwan. The photo shows a Chinese Navy ship. Photographed off the coast of Fujian Province (2023 Reuters/Thomas Peter)

[台北／北京 １４日 ロイター] – China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced on the 14th that it will take “special” policy measures to improve the access of Taiwanese companies to Fujian as part of a plan to integrate the province with Taiwan on the other coast, and announced that it would be taught.

Chuo Liang, deputy director of the Development and Reform Commission, said the two countries will deepen integrated development between Xiamen City in Fujian Province and Kinmen Island in Taiwan, including accelerating the construction of gas, electricity and transportation networks.

In a press conference, China said it supports a plan to make Kinmen accessible to Xiamen’s new airport, and also supports new energy cooperation between the city of Ningde, north of Xiamen, and Taiwan.

The government also said it will accelerate the opening of a pilot development zone in Pingtan County, which is the closest county to mainland Taiwan.

They also aim to build a high-speed railway between China and Taiwan as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, on the same day, Taiwan’s Mainland Committee, which is responsible for China policy, objected that this “unilateral” plan was nothing more than another attempt to win over the Taiwanese people, and that it would not work.

Moreover, China is struggling with economic problems, systemic risks in its financial system, and a “deteriorating business environment,” and efforts to attract Taiwanese capital and talent to mainland China and revive the domestic economy are proceed. one thing is clear.

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