Politics

Chiang-Chen talks get under way in Taipei

SEF Deputy Chairman Kao Koong-liang (right) greets his ARATS counterpart Zheng Lichong at the beginning of cross-strait talks Aug. 8 in Taipei City. (CNA)

• Publication Date：08/09/2012
• Source： Taiwan Today

The eighth round of talks between Chiang Pin-kung, chairman of Taipei-headquartered Straits Exchange Foundation, and Chen Yunlin, chairman of Beijing-based Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits, kicked off Aug. 9 in Taipei City.

The SEF and ARATS heads are expected to sign cross-strait agreements on customs cooperation and investment protection, as well as hash out the agenda for the next meeting in mainland China.

“The investment pact will provide institutionalized guarantees, helping spur more cross-strait investment and the process of globalization,” Chiang said in his opening address.

Kao Koong-lian and Zheng Lichong, deputy heads of the SEF and ARATS respectively, held consultations Aug. 8 in preparation for the signing of the pacts.

Chiang and Chen will hold separate news conferences following their meeting to explain the contents of the agreements.

Lai Shin-yuan, minister of the ROC Mainland Affairs Council, will also meet with Chen and the ARATS delegation. (SB-JSM)