Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-01-25
Premier William Lai says Taiwan’s economy has shown signs of growth, vindicating
Premier William Lai is featured in this CNA file photo.
President Tsai Ing-wen’s policies.
At a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, Lai said Taiwan’s GDP grew by 2.6% last year. That was higher than the figures for 2015 and 2016. He said total export volume stood in at US$317 billion and showed the biggest growth in seven years. Lai said stock market trade reached a 28-year high, while the 3.76% unemployment rate marked a 17-year low.
The premier said these figures show President Tsai’s policies are taking the nation in the right direction. Lai urged ministers to come up with strategies to tackle ongoing issues, such as low wages.
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