Cross-strait flights initiative rejected

STICK OR CARROT?Since China is intent on passing a bill that authorizes 'non-peaceful means' against Taiwan, the MAC said it was inappropriate to talk about direct flights

By Joy Su / STAFF REPORTER

Chiu also said that the ambiguity of China's anti-secession bill was enough to put a halt to the perceived warming in cross-strait relations in recent months.

"What concerns us more is the bill's reference to `other necessary measures.' The uncertainty that this phrase poses will be a significant assault on future cross-strait economic cooperation," Chiu said.

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