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Vol.40- No.4
TOPICS 2010 April Issue

 

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Cover Story: Thrashing Out ECFA
Despite strong reservations by the political opposition, the KMT government is determined to conclude the first stage of a framework trade agreement with China this June. Even some who support the measure view it as mainly defensive in nature, helping Taiwan hold onto its market share in China in the face of expanding regional blocs from which Taiwan is excluded. But others see ECFA as creating new business opportunities for Taiwan and increasing its attractiveness to foreign investment.
By Jane Rickards
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Editorial: In Support of ECFA

Multinational businesses and the governments of major trading countries are closely watching the ongoing negotiations between Taiwan and China on an Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA), anticipating that the pact could open up new opportunities for foreign companies to leverage a presence in Taiwan to serve the regional market.

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Issues
  • Competitiveness in Infrastructure
    By Don Shapiro
  • A White Paper for Southern Taiwan
    By Don Shapiro
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Briefs
  • MACROECONOMICS
    INTEREST RATES REMAIN UNCHANGED
  • CROSS-STRAIT
    JOURNALISTS’ EMAILS HACKED FROM CHINA
  • DOMESTIC
    JUSTICE MINISTER QUITS OVER DEATH PENALTY
    AIR POLLUTION AT RECORD LEVELS
  • INTERNATIONAL
    MA SHORES UP TIES WITH PACIFIC ALLIES
    TAIWAN TO ATTEND WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY
  • BUSINESS
    MORE TAIWANESE LISTED AMONG BILLIONAIRES
    CHINA MOBILE OPENS TAIWAN SUBSIDIARY
    TOSHIBA, SONY SELL PLANTS TO TAIWANESE
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Industry Focus: Balancing Power Demand and Ecological Impact
Report on Energy & the Environment
  • Threat of Power Shortages Lies Ahead
    BY PHILIP LIU
  • Ambitious Goals for Carbon Reduction
    BY TIMOTHY FERRY
  • Using the Wind in the Energy Mix
    BY TIMOTHY FERRY
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Taiwan Business: Lessons Learned from the World Games and Deaflympics
The experience gained from two major activities held in 2009 may help Taiwan in preparing for hosting future international events.
BY STEVEN CROOK
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