Taiwan business leaders have urged the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to consider Beijing’s 10-point plan, sparking a row after the island’s government accused industry groups of bowing to pressure from mainland China.
The island’s government has sparked a row by accusing industry groups of bowing to pressure from mainland China. “There is no pressure from Beijing. None of us received calls from Beijing,” said Hsu Shu-po, chairman of the Taipei-based General Chamber of Commerce. “On the contrary, we did receive calls from [Taiwan’s] government.”
Hsu did not elaborate but said the authorities should not obstruct business associations from expressing their views in a democratic society.
Taiwan business leaders are urging the ruling Democratic Progressive Party to consider Beijing’s 10-point plan amid the dispute, as reported by the South China Morning Post.
