(Approved on October 16, 2008)
On October 16, 2008, the government allowed the Hong Kong Trade Development Council
to establish a branch office in Taiwan, making the council the first semi-official
agency of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government with an office
in Taiwan. The measure marks an important step in expanding economic and trade relations
between Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Benefits: This measure will expand economic and trade relations between
Taiwan and Hong Kong and create more space for the future development of Taiwan-Hong
Kong relations.