Focus Taiwan
Date: 2018/03/16
By: Shih Hsiu-chuan 

Taipei, March 16 (CNA) Taiwan’s Cabinet on Friday announced “eight major strategies” to counter China’s latest attempt to attract Taiwanese people to study, work and invest in the mainland through 31 incentives.

Along with the measures, the government also announced it has formed a permanent task force under the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) to monitor and assess subsequent developments related to China’s incentives.

Speaking to reporters, Taiwan’s Vice Premier Shih Jun-ji (施俊吉) accused China of proposing the measures to lure Taiwanese investments, cutting-edge talent and new college or doctoral graduates to help it achieve its economic development goals and to bring Taiwan into its political fold.

“We take this very seriously. With the eight major strategies, Taiwan would go from strength to strength and withstand the purported magnetic effects (from China),” Shih said.    [FULL  STORY]