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Kinmen officials to visit Beijing for tourism talks
Explore how Kinmen County Council Speaker Hung Yun-tien and KMT legislator Chen Yu-chen aim to boost cross-strait tourism by leading a delegation to Beijing on Aug. 21. They plan to discuss reopening tourism and propose initiatives to strengthen ties.
2024/08/21 10:47
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CTBC Holding signs landmark MOU with Kumamoto Prefecture
Discover how CTBC Financial Holding Co., Ltd. is expanding its international footprint by signing a groundbreaking MOU with the Kumamoto Prefectural Government, aiming to boost economic, tourism, and sports exchanges between Taiwan and Japan.
2024/08/20 12:16
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Taipei travel expo opens, featuring 155 Chinese participants
Discover the latest on the 2024 Taipei International Summer Travel Expo, where 155 participants from China, including officials and tourism operators, gather amidst tense cross-strait relations, aiming to foster peace through tourism exchanges.
2024/07/12 16:34
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Summer Travel Expo kicks off with China’s participation
Discover the highlights of the 2024 Taipei Summer Travel Expo, including the participation of 155 officials from China and over 500 exhibitors. Learn about the event’s aim to enhance Taiwan-China tourism relations, running from July 12-15.
2024/07/12 15:17
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China reiterates plans to reopen tourism with Taiwan
The Taiwan Affairs Office reiterates China’s plans to reopen tourism with Taiwan, criticizing the DPP for maintaining a tour group ban, while efforts to resume cross-strait exchanges continue.
2024/06/12 15:29
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MAC optimistic about resuming Fujian travel groups to Matsu
Explore the latest on cross-strait relations as the Mainland Affairs Council shows optimism for resuming travel groups from Fujian to Matsu, despite a recent postponement. Learn more about the dynamic assessments and future tourism exchanges.
2024/05/31 11:20
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Premier Cho calls for Chinese goodwill in tourism standoff
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s decision to allow pre-organized tours to China despite an initial suspension, aiming to revive cross-strait tourism amid zero group travel from China. Learn about the government’s flexible approach and hopes for mutual goodwill.
2024/05/30 16:45
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Taiwan faces underground tourism risk amid China travel ban
Explore the impact of a potential ban on Taiwanese travel groups to China starting June 1, as discussed by Chen Yi-hsuan. With 80% of Taiwan’s travel agencies involved with China, the industry faces the risk of unregulated tourism. Efforts to negotiate with China have begun, highlighting the economic significance of Chinese tourists to Taiwan and urging the new government to prioritize cross-strait exchanges. Concerns over legal, safety, and transportation issues are also raised by industry leaders.
2024/05/07 14:42
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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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China to boost cross-strait exchanges with Taiwan
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office announces initiatives to enhance cross-strait exchanges, focusing on tourism and youth engagement, following a high-profile meeting between Ma Ying-jeou and Xi Jinping. The office aims to overcome obstacles for better cooperation and plans several events to encourage Taiwanese youth participation.
2024/04/24 15:24
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T’way Air revives Incheon-Taichung route, boosting tourism
T’way Air has resumed operations on its Incheon-to-Taichung route, with the maiden flight carrying 189 passengers. Taichung City’s Tourism and Travel Bureau held a welcoming event for the inaugural flight and believes that reopening the route will deepen tourism exchanges between Taichung and Korea. Director Chen Mei-hsiu cited Taichung’s mild climate, convenient location, rich tourist resources, and food culture as attractions for Korean visitors. The Incheon-Taichung route, operating a Boeing 737-800, will have seven weekly flights, with daily round-trip service in winter. T’way Air is the third Korean airline operating the route, following Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. In 2023, the number of tourists traveling from Korea to Taiwan reached 470,000, ranking third after Japan.
2024/01/05 17:49
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Kaohsiung, Japan deepen bond in trade, education, tourism
Chairman Mitsuo Ohashi of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association visited the Kaohsiung City government to discuss enhancing industry, education, and tourism cooperation exchanges with Mayor Chen Chi-Mai. Ohashi emphasized the significance of Kaohsiung in Japan’s relations with Taiwan. Mayor Chen expressed enthusiasm for deeper interactions between Taiwan and Japan, highlighting the crucial role of Taiwan’s semiconductor industry in global supply chain security. He cited the collaboration between Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) in Kaohsiung and Kumamoto, Japan, as an example of potential economic cooperation. Chen described the Taiwan-Japan relationship as a deepening bond, referencing their long-standing friendship and mutual support during crises. Ohashi, who visited Kaohsiung 40 years ago and has maintained connections with past Mayor Chen Chu and Taiwan’s representative to Japan, Frank Hsieh, expressed admiration for Kaohsiung’s recent development. He believes that Japan-Kaohsiung cooperation should extend to the private enterprise level and is hopeful for the future of Japanese-Taiwanese relations. Ohashi frequently speaks at the annual National Day reception at the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, advocating for promoting friendly Japan-Taiwan relations as an example for the international community.
2023/12/12 17:58
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Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki conducts quiet visit to Taiwan
Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki made a low-profile visit to Taiwan from November 23 to 25, where he met with key figures including Su Jia-chyuan, the president of the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association (TJRA), and Paul Hsu, the Chairman of the General Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of China (ROCCOC). The focus of Tamaki’s trip was on meetings with economic and tourism-related groups from Okinawa, with no official engagements with Taiwanese government entities. During his visit, Tamaki expressed gratitude to Su for discussions aimed at fostering tourism and economic exchanges between Taiwan and Okinawa. The primary objective of Tamaki’s visit was to explore business cooperation, engaging with Japanese business representatives and Okinawan officials in discussions. Both parties anticipate swift progress toward further collaboration, and an invitation was extended for Tamaki to revisit Taiwan and for a Taiwanese group to enjoy Wagyu beef in Okinawa. The exchange concluded with the mutual presentation of local specialties as mementos of their meeting.
2023/11/25 17:07