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MAC calls for accurate info on China travel policies
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council highlights a 7.2-fold increase in Taiwanese travelers to China over mainland visitors to Taiwan. The council blames China’s policies for hindering tourism and urges travel agents to avoid misinformation.
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China urges Taiwan to ensure smooth cross-strait travel
China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism hopes mainland residents can soon travel to Taiwan, urging smooth cross-strait exchanges. Fujian residents have begun traveling to Matsu and Kinmen, with a tourism peak expected during China’s National Day holiday.
2024/09/30 21:00
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Chinese tourists visit Kinmen, boosting cross-strait tourism
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office announced that 27 mainland residents traveled to Kinmen, marking a new chapter in cross-strait tourism. The trip aims to boost future visits.
2024/09/25 21:00
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China touts high-speed rail milestone near Taiwan Strait
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office announced the Fuzhou-Xiamen high-speed railway is now 200 kilometers from Taiwan. Spokeswoman Zhu Fenglian highlighted China’s rail achievements and invited Taiwanese to experience the high-speed network.
2024/09/25 16:18
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Taiwan travel agents threaten legal action over China ban
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s travel industry’s legal threat over the ban on group tours to mainland China, amid rising cross-strait tensions and political disputes.
2024/05/22 16:22
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Taiwan defends tourism promotion on Chinese social media
Explore how Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications leverages mainland social media to boost tourism, navigating political sensitivities and global competition, amidst domestic critique.
2024/05/06 16:29
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KMT legislators question Taiwan’s tourism promotion in China
Explore the controversy surrounding a social media bid by the Taiwan Strait Tourism Association Shanghai Branch, involving KMT legislators questioning the eligibility of mainland Chinese companies and raising concerns over potential double standards by the DPP in promoting Taiwan’s tourism on platforms deemed as cognitive warfare fronts.
2024/05/06 16:26
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KMT renamed on Google maps: A political stir
Explore the controversy surrounding the renaming of the Kuomintang to ’Mainland Kuomintang’ on Google Maps and Wikipedia, following a proposal to alter terminology in Taiwan’s legislative discussions, highlighting the political nuances of cross-strait relations.
2024/05/03 17:40
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Cross-Strait tourism: Taiwan ready, awaiting China’s reply
Explore the ongoing discussions and developments in cross-strait tourism between Taiwan and China, highlighting the efforts and challenges faced by both sides in resuming travel exchanges amidst diplomatic tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic.
2024/04/26 13:20
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Fu Kun-chi heads to Beijing to promote cross-strait peace
Kuomintang caucus whip Fu Kun-chi plans to lead a delegation to Beijing aiming to ease cross-strait tensions and foster peace. The visit, scheduled after the legislative session ends, seeks to reconnect ties and encourage Chinese tourism to Taiwan, amidst criticism of Fu’s close ties with the Chinese government.
2024/04/26 12:36
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Premier: China’s stance key to full Taiwan tour group access
Taiwan’s Premier Chen Chien-jen announced that travel to mainland China is possible for pre-arranged tour groups before May 31, pending China’s cooperation. The decision, made in response to a query from Kuomintang caucus whip Fu Kun-chi at the Legislative Yuan, was explained as a temporary measure due to China’s failure to reciprocate group tourism efforts. Chen highlighted that the possibility of lifting the ban hinges on China’s willingness, emphasizing that existing tour groups can still travel before the end of May.
2024/02/20 18:52
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Businesses urge President-elect to boost cross-strait ties
The Third Wednesday Club Chairman Lin Por-fong expresses hope for improved cross-strait relations and economic cooperation under the ECFA with President-elect Lai Ching-te. Lin emphasizes the importance of handling international relations well, resolving cross-strait issues through communication and exchange, and establishing communication mechanisms with China. He believes that cross-strait relations impact economic development and calls for the loosening of restrictions on the economy, tourism, and culture. Lin advocates for the active maintenance of the ECFA, highlighting that international economic agreements like the CPTPP and RCEP require mainland China’s consent. Concerns are raised about the potential impacts on industries if China terminates the ECFA. Compal Electronics Chairman Hsu Sheng-hsiung warns of global unrest due to constant change and challenges across industries, technologies, economies, politics, and conflicts among nations. He also highlights the need for industries to monitor potential escalations of conflicts as nations vie for resources.
2024/01/18 10:25
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Jaw Shaw-kong urges cross-strait tourism, criticizes DPP
Kuomintang vice-presidential candidate Jaw Shaw-kong emphasizes the importance of cross-strait tourism to help mainland Chinese understand Taiwan, while criticizing the Democratic Progressive Party’s approach towards China.
2023/11/29 21:23
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Taiwan’s travel cap to China sparks industry concerns
Explore the latest developments in Taiwan’s travel industry as the government implements a cap on group travel to China, sparking concerns among agencies and travelers. Learn how the Mainland Affairs Council is responding to the backlash and the potential impact on cross-strait relations.
2023/11/16 17:38
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Taiwanese to benefit from Thailand’s new visa-free scheme
The Thai government has launched a 30-day visa-free policy for Taiwanese tourists, aiming to increase the number of visitors by 20%. Around 600,000 Taiwanese tourists visited Thailand this year, and Thai officials hope to raise this number to at least 725,000 by the end of 2023. Since the announcement of the new policy, queries about Thailand on travel websites have increased by 30%. Travelers are also pleased with the elimination of visa costs, which can range from NT $1,200 to over $10,000. To further attract tourists, travel agencies and airlines are offering discounted round-trip tickets to Bangkok from Taipei, with prices as low as NT $5,000. Thailand is already among the top overseas travel destinations for Taiwanese, along with Japan, mainland China, South Korea, and Vietnam.
2023/11/10 22:52
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Taiwan awaits China to lift travel ban: Premier Chen
Premier Chen Chien-jen expresses disappointment at mainland China’s lack of response to Taiwan’s efforts to resume cross-strait tourism. Taiwan had hoped to lift the travel ban in the second half of this year but has not received a response.
2023/10/17 15:58
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Chinese tour groups may not visit until 2024: MOTC minister
Mainland Chinese tour groups may not be able to visit Taiwan until next year, according to Minister of Transportation and Communications Wang Kwo-tsai. Despite Taiwan’s efforts to lift the travel ban in the second half of this year, mainland China has not responded. The Mainland Affairs Council has allowed mainland Chinese citizens from third places to visit Taiwan for tourism since September 1.
2023/10/16 14:38
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Chinese officials exclusion from travel expo raises concerns
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday (June 28) urged Taiwan authorities to lift restrictions on cross-strait travel and prioritize the exchange of information on the tourism industry amid reports that 60 mainland officials were removed from an invitation list to attend Summer Travel Expo in Taipei from July 14 to 17.
2023/06/28 18:45