We support the Taiwanese economy, but we also support the growing global economy,'' said Chang, a council member. The council did not agree on specific new policies that would end a five-decade ban direct shipping and aviation links between China and Taiwan's main island. The group acknowledged that such a move requires bilateral negotiations - which China has refused to join. This is a very complicated issue and must be handled carefully because it has a political aspect and an economic aspect,'' China policy-maker Tsai told reporters. The council also failed to reach a consensus on how to resolve a long-standing dispute with China over Taiwan's political status.
China wants Taiwan to agree the island is an inseparable part of China as a precondition for talks.
Taiwan's top envoy to China, Koo Chen-fu, was not discouraged by the lack of consensus on the issue. The time for us to talk will definitely come,'' said Koo, a council member. Please read them.