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Taiwan-France trade can improve: outgoing official

By Rachel Chan  /  CNA, WITH STAFF WRITER

He said he hoped the route could be resumed, as this would benefit bilateral economic relations.

“We have seen a drop since they stopped the flights because it’s not so convenient going from Taipei to Paris and it discourages people from traveling to Taiwan,” he said, adding that he had approached the relevant authorities with a view to getting the EVA flights resumed.

“We have had a few encouraging signs that we are heading in the right direction,” Poimboeuf said. “With the new situation here and across the Taiwan Strait, we can work out a solution.”

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