SOFT POWER:Minister Without Portfolio John Deng said the sincerity of Taiwanese and their work ethic gives the nation an edge over its neighbor across the Taiwan Strait
Taipei Times
Date: Sep 06, 2016
By: Chen Wei-han / Staff reporter
The Executive Yuan yesterday outlined an implementation plan for the government’s “new southbound
From left, Minister of Economic Affairs John Deng, Cabinet spokesman Tung Chen-yuan and National Development Council Deputy Minister Kao Shien-quey hold a news conference at the Executive Yuan in Taipei yesterday. Photo: CNA
policy,” which is aimed at boosting ties with 16 ASEAN and South Asian nations, as well as Australia and New Zealand.
The plan is based on four principles — economic cooperation, special talent exchange programs, resource sharing and regional integration — and will pave the way for a regional economic community, Minister Without Portfolio John Deng (鄧振中) said.
Businesses that are among the nation’s flagship industries, such as oil refining, power generation, environmental protection, electronic toll collection and the Internet of Things, will be the first to be marketed to partner nations, Deng said.
A trade office “Taiwan Desk” is to be established in other nations to streamline communication between local governments and Taiwanese businesses, he said. [FULL STORY]