The Taiwan Economic and Trade Office ceases operations, Li Dazhuang expects to be brewing for a long time: the two places have more and more differences

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Author: Zheng Baosheng

2021-05-18 21:57

Last update date: 2021-05-18 21:57

The Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office in Taiwan ceased operations today, and the Hong Kong government stated that it has nothing to do with the local epidemic.

Li Dazhuang, chairman of the Hong Kong-Taiwan Economic and Cultural Cooperation Association, said that in recent years there have been more and more differences between Hong Kong and Taiwan, and it is understood that the closure of the office has been brewing for a long time.

In 2011, the Economic, Trade and Cultural Office in Taiwan opened and was officiated by the then Financial Secretary, Tseng Junhua.

In an interview with the media, Li Dazhuang stated that Hong Kong used the "Hong Kong's Basic Principles and Policies on Taiwan-related Issues" (referred to as the "Qian Seven Articles") issued by the late Foreign Minister Qian Qichen in 1995 as the basis for its exchanges with Taiwan.

However, he believes that in recent years there have been more and more differences between the two sides. As a person in the circle, he is not surprised that the office is closed this time.

He said that it is understood that the decision to close the office has been brewing for a long time, and he believes that the situation of differences remains unchanged and the chance of resuming operations is relatively small.

Taiwan news says that visas for Hong Kong office personnel have not expired

Regarding the Hong Kong Government's decision, the Taiwan Mainland Affairs Council respects and regrets.

The "Central News Agency" quoted news as saying that among the 4 personnel stationed in Taiwan, the visa of 1 person will expire in June, and the remaining 3 people are within the valid range, and the Taiwan government has not received visa applications from Hong Kong personnel stationed in Taiwan.

The MAC also pointed out that the staff of the Taiwan office in Hong Kong will stick to their posts and continue to operate to provide services to the people of Taiwan and Hong Kong. It is expected that visa services in Hong Kong will not be affected.

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