Several Taiwan business leaders on Monday urged the island’s government to consider Beijing’s new plan for boosting cross-strait exchanges, arguing it could ease pressure on struggling sectors.In response, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party accused industry groups of helping mainland China “use business to pressure politics”.“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.
Consider Beijing’s 10-point plan, Taiwan business leaders urge ruling DPP
The island’s government has sparked a row by accusing industry groups of bowing to pressure from mainland China.
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