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New ministers have tough rows to hoe

POISONED CHALICES Analysts say the relatively little-known incoming ministers of finance and economic affairs will face tough challenges and close public scrutiny

By Jackie Lin and Amber Chung  /  STAFF REPORTERS

Further normalization of cross-strait relations, including facilitating the free flow of personnel across the Taiwan Strait and lifting import bans on products or components manufactured in China, remain top priorities for both foreign business chambers, both chamber heads said.

Improving market access through measures such as scrapping technical trade barriers is also an area in which the foreign business community wants the new government to make substantial progress, Wittich said.

Vuylsteke agreed, and acknowledged the authorities' efforts to implement financial reforms.

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