Reported 9 months ago
The Mainland Affairs Council announced to upgrade travel to China to an 'orange' alert while allowing pre-arranged tour groups to proceed, highlighting a confusing policy logic. The decision seems to be driven by a 'counter for the sake of countering' approach, making cross-strait relations even more pessimistic. The impact extends beyond tourism, affecting various professional and business exchanges between the two sides, distancing the people and potentially creating an environment for further disengagement. Observers are closely monitoring activities like planned tours to Matsu by Fuzhou groups and the participation of mainland officials in the Taipei International Summer Travel Fair to gauge the future of cross-strait relations amidst escalating tensions post-President Lai's inauguration. The crucial issue lies in how to prevent further hostility escalation and avoid unpredictable conflict situations in the Taiwan Strait.
Source: YAHOO