According to the announcement issued by Taiwan's Ministry of Finance, from January 17, 2024, Taiwan will stop collecting "shoes and boots products made in mainland China".Anti-dumping duties”。itemTax policyImplemented since March 2007, it was originally planned for a five-year period, butTaiwan authoritiesTwo announcements were issued to continue the taxation, directly extending the period until January 16, 2024. This is aimed at mainland productsTax policyThe end of the 16-year-long sanctions imposed by Taiwan on the mainland is about to become history. This move has attracted great attention from the people on both sides of the strait, because it is rightCross-strait economyand political relations.
It is worth noting that the timing of the cancellation of this policy is worth savoring. According to the announcement,Taiwan***The authorities decided to stop the collection on January 17, 2024Anti-dumping duties。Although the previously stated period was to last until January 16, 2024, but:Taiwan authoritiesSetting the effective date at a date of almost 50 days after the announcement adds more uncertainty. This may mean that the authorities may be deliberately leaving a "back hand" for themselves to operate in the process of policy implementation.
Cancellation of the "Continental Shoes and Boots Products".Anti-dumping duties"It will bring substantial benefits to the people of TaiwanEconomyBenefit. This means that whether it is a physical store or online shopping, people on the island have the opportunity to buy cheaper mainland-made productsShoes。This can alleviate the situation to a certain extent for the people on the islandEconomystress, improve the quality of life. Therefore, for *** authorities, cancel thisTax policyIt can not only bring positive results to the election, but also win the support of voters.
The move was also seen as *** using the party's advantage for its candidatesLai QingdeInitiatives to build momentum. The expectations of the people on the island for cross-strait peace affairs are increasing day by day, and the authorities hope to prove that they are concerned through a friendly policy with the mainlandand win the support of more voters who look forward to cross-strait peace. For the people of Taiwan, peaceful development is in line with the general trend, and the candidateLai QingdeThe election will promotedevelopment, bringing more opportunities and benefits. Therefore, for ***, cancel the shoes and boots made on the mainland".Anti-dumping duties"It is also one of the strategies to achieve victory in the elections.
From the mainland's point of view, this move is also in its own interests, and the mainland is happy to see itMitigate. According to the announcement of the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan, if the Taiwan authorities have violated the rules and blatantly violated the rules, they will conduct a barrier investigation. The deadline for this survey is January 12, 2024, and the results will be published by that date. If the result is displayedTaiwan authoritiesIf there are violations, the mainland may face the Taiwan authorities' repentance.
Therefore,Taiwan authoritiesSetting the effective date to January 17, 2024, also leaves room for itself to be "operational". This shows that it is expedient to adjust the relevant policies to the mainland, which is intended to cater to the voting in the Taiwanese elections, which will officially start on January 13, 2024, andkey nodes. Although *** did not give up"."Position, but moderateIt has become the mainstream public opinion on the island, and it has been realizedLai QingdeElected for ***, promoteDevelopment has also become imperative.
As the Taiwanese people's expectations for cross-strait peace affairs continue to increase, the authorities have decided to cancel the mainland's footwear products."Anti-dumping duties”。The abolition of this policy will not only bring substance to the people of TaiwanEconomybenefits, mitigated itsEconomypressure, but also show the best hope to pushDevelopment in the pursuit of peace. For the mainland, the initiative is also in its interest and helps to promoteof harmony and development. However, the setting of the effective date of the policy is worth ponderingTaiwan authoritiesLeaving maneuver to oneself may mean that there are other political considerations.
In general, Taiwan canceled the "Shoes and Boots Made on the Mainland".Anti-dumping dutiesMeaningThe continued détente is expected to beCross-strait economyCooperation and peaceful development have brought new opportunities. We can expect that, along withWith further development, the disputes between the people on both sides of the strait will be reduced, and the opportunities for mutual cooperation will increaseand regional stability.