Iap also dismissed media reports that the GIO is planning to revive the Publishing Law (
"We're just studying how to regulate new forms of publications such as electronic books, music CDs, cassette tapes and so on," he said. "Even if there is a public consensus that a law should be enacted to manage such publications, the legislation would only be a basic law and not specify any punishment."
Iap brushed aside media speculation that President Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) played a role in the government's policy U-turn.
"The president has never tried to sway the decision-making of the Cabinet in this matter," he said. "Our stance is in line with that of the Presidential Office and we're in close contact with each other."
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