China Proposes Economic Integration with Taiwan Amid Military Pressure and Election

China unveiled economic integration plan with Taiwan, including making it easier for Taiwanese to live, study, and work in China.
The plan focuses on Fujian province becoming a "demonstration zone" for cross-strait ties.
The plan was announced as China sent large number of warships near Taiwan in apparent military exercises.
Taiwan's government and public responded skeptically to China's economic overtures.
The plan comes ahead of Taiwan's presidential election in January, which China seeks to influence.

theguardian.com

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Posted 9/13/2023, 6:02:00 AM