Focus Taiwan
Date: 2017/05/31
By: Miao Tsung-han and S.C. Chang

Taipei, May 31 (CNA) Premier Lin Chuan (林全) said Wednesday that the government’s New Southbound Policy does not seek confrontation with China but rather aims to continue cooperation between the two sides to increase Taiwan’s chances of working with other countries in Southeast and South Asia.

Lin made the remarks while addressing a gathering in Taoyuan of Taiwan business operators based in China who came back home for the Dragon Boat Festival, which fell on Tuesday.

Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) Chairman Tien Hung-mao (田弘茂) also spoke of joint efforts with China to expand opportunities for Taiwanese businesses.
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