According to the Ministry of Finance of China, the Tariff Commission issued an announcement on December 20 that it decided to suspend its visit to Taiwan from January 1, 2024Tariffs12 tariff items of concessions. This decision was taken in response to Taiwan's long-standing restrictions and discrimination against mainland products, which violate the Straits StraitCross-strait economyCooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA). After a thorough study, the mainland believes that it is necessary to take measures to suspend some of the relations with Taiwan under the ECFA frameworkTariffsPreferential.
The Taiwan authorities responded to this decision. According to Taiwan media reports, the Economic and Trade Negotiation Office of Taiwan's "administrative department" held a press conference on the same day, saying that the mainland's approach is "Economycoercion" and claimed that it was an "unfair" act. ** Authorities also said that the decision had an impact on the Taiwan regionEconomyThe impact is still under control, and the mainland side is called on to negotiate on the premise of following the rules of the World Organization (WTO).
However,Taiwan authoritiesThere are four serious errors in the response. First of all, the mainland's investigation into Taiwan has always been fair and transparent, and there is a sufficient factual basis, and there is no so-called "unfairness". On the contrary, since the *** authorities came to power, they have imposed discriminatory restrictions on 2,509 mainland products, which is the real thingBarriersBehavior. ** The authorities should reflect on and correct this practice, because their behavior has hindered normal cross-strait economic and trade exchanges. Secondly, the so-called ".Economy"Coercion" does not exist. Since the signing of the ECFA between the two sides of the strait, the mainland has been giving a large amount to the Taiwan regionTariffsAffordable, vastTaiwanese businessmenTaiwanese enterprisesTainong has also enjoyed tangible benefits under the ECFA framework. The mainland once took the initiative to make concessions to the Taiwan compatriots, but now it has even suspended some of its products to TaiwanTariffsConcessions are also reasonable. ** The accusations made by the authorities only expose their weakness and show that the mainland's move has touched""molecular sore spots.
Third, the mainland has always abided by WTO rules, and it is the *** authorities who really break the rules. ECFA is an economic and trade agreement between the two sides of the strait, and the mainland has full decision-making power and leading power. Although the authorities do not comply with the relevant provisions of the ECFA, it is reasonable and legal for the mainland to take the necessary measures to protect the interests of enterprises. The authorities are proposing to solve the problem under the World Organization (WTO) mechanism, just to stall for time and continue to shirk responsibility. Finally, ** authorities claim that the mainland's measures are rightTaiwan's economyThe impact is limited, and this is all about forcibly making amends. Although this time only some products to Taiwan were suspendedTariffsconcessions, but the actual impact is very large. The mainland has taken into account the vital interests of Taiwan compatriots in this measure, and if the mainland really takes comprehensive measures, the authorities will be powerless to deal with it. This measure openly shows the people of Taiwan that "."It is incompatible with peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. In the context of the upcoming 2024 election, the stubbornness and provocative behavior of the ** authorities not only makes it difficult to properly resolve the cross-strait issue, but also harms the Taiwanese people, which will naturally affect the support of the Taiwanese people.
12 items against Taiwan were suspended by the mainlandTariffsHou Youyi's decision to reduce concessions was held at the political conference on December 20, 2024"The banner and appealLai Qingdepublicly renounced"."Stand and promise to end".Party platform". Hou Youyi pointed out that the Kuomintang is adhering to the "consensus of '92" and opposing itOn the premise of maintaining exchanges with the mainland, it is a different advantage from the mainland. However, only against "."It is not enough, the Kuomintang should also uphold the general national interests on important issues related to cross-strait reunification and stand on the right side of history, and this is the only way to truly think about the future of the Taiwan compatriots and the Taiwan region.
Suspension of Taiwan against the mainlandTariffsHou Youyi stood up at the political opinion conference and became opposed""of the standard-bearer. At the press conference, Hou Youyi emphasized that the Kuomintang is inThe unique advantage of sticking to it"Ninety-two Consensus"and against""of the position. He pointed out that the KMT's maintenance of exchanges with the mainland is a different advantage from ***, but it is only opposed""It's not enough. He stressed that the Kuomintang should also uphold the overall national interests, stand on the right side of history, and think about the future of the Taiwan compatriots and the Taiwan region.
Hou Youyi's viewpoint is in line with the expectations of the majority of the Taiwan people. They want to have stability and prosperityEconomydevelopment, rather than being confined to the obstinate, paranoid pursuit of *** authorities""routes. Hou Youyi's appeal also showed the KMT's opposition""and expressed their willingness to maintain exchanges with the mainland. This is an advantage that is different from ***, and it is also a real way to think about the future of Taiwan compatriots and the Taiwan region. Under the current situation, the people of Taiwan should clearly understand the true intentions of the mainland's policy toward Taiwan and see clearly what the authorities are right aboutharm caused and support opposition""of the forces, forto make efforts for stability and development. Only persistence"Ninety-two Consensus", opposition"", Taiwan can be inEconomy, political and international affairs.