China Unveils Plans for Controversial Taiwan Rail Link

Beijing says it now has engineering capability to build rail link from mainland China to Taiwan.
Plan includes links between Fujian province and Taiwan islands Quemoy and Matsu.
Taipei criticizes plan as wishful thinking to bolster mainland's economy.
Beijing highlighting plans to help Taiwanese products reach markets via Belt and Road routes.
Scientists proposed tunnel plans including artificial islands to pipe in fresh air, but political challenges remain.

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8/31/2023

Are they leaving or not? Taiwan firms are all the buzz in China’s richest county

Taiwanese firms in China's wealthiest county, Kunshan, are facing uncertainty as rumors circulate about the possibility of them relocating to Vietnam, leading to concerns about the future of the county and its cross-strait relations. The geopolitical landscape and pressure from downstream foreign clients have led Taiwanese manufacturers to consider moving production to other countries, despite China's role as the "world's factory." The potential exodus of Taiwanese firms could have significant implications for the county's economy and supply chains.