The term The Meeting of the Two Yings originates from the first character of both leaders' personal names (Chinese: 英; pinyin: yīng). The debate was on the ECFA and related issues, and was broadcast on Sunday of April 25, 2010 by the Public Television Service. This was the first time the Republic of China President held a policy debate with the opposition. Ma himself also claimed the debate to be a first between the president and the opposition party chairperson.[1]
The debate consisted of three parts and lasted for a duration of 142 minutes in total. It focused on the proposed economic agreement between Taiwan and Mainland China called the ECFA. Ma represents the Kuomintang party in government, and claims Taiwan must sign an ECFA with the People's Republic of China in order to prevent Taiwan from being marginalized as a regional economy as other countries in the region become more integrated. Tsai disagreed with these claims, and stated that the government must get consent from the Taiwanese citizens through a referendum before signing the agreement. She expressed concerns that the trade pact could undermine Taiwan's sovereignty and lead to an influx of cheap Chinese products into Taiwan's market, which would hurt local industries with lower profits, higher unemployment and a lower average income.
The second round was held in Taoyuan County (now Taoyuan County).[2][3] The third round of talks took place on June 12, 2010, in Beijing with an agreement on list of products and services approved for tariff cuts.[4]
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In the debate, Tsai asked if Ma would allow a floodgate of Chinese imports into Taiwan. Ma responded with a guarantee that Chinese agriculture products and labor would not be allowed into Taiwan. The Taiwanese people were not convinced on the issue.[5] Moreover, Tsai said that Taiwan would have to open the whole market internationally within ten years after signing the agreement. The mainland Chinese negotiators were confident when they discussed and negotiated with the Taiwan's representatives in regards to rules of origin, tax reduction for Taiwan's livestock and farming categories to mainland China.[6]
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The semi-official Chung-hua Institute for Economic Research in Taipei estimates that the agreement could create 260,000 jobs and add 1.7 percent to Taiwan's economy. Economists Dan Rosen and Wang Zhi of the Peterson Institute for International Economics thinks the deal could add a net 5.3 percent to Taiwan's economy by 2020.[7] Rosen and Wang described the ECFA as "an ambitious accord that fundamentally changes the game between Taiwan and China and hence affects the regional economy and even the transpacific tempo for the United States."[8]
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There is currently much controversy in Taiwan over the ECFA, including over potential effects on local Taiwanese businesses,[9] as well as on how the government has presented it to the public. The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and other pro-independence groups believe the ECFA is a cover for unification with mainland China. Neither does it accord the same rights as a Free Trade Agreement which will reduce manufacturing jobs and average salary, accelerate capital outflow and brain drain of management and technology expertise.[10]
The opponents of the ECFA also indicated concerns about allowing the influx of mainland Chinese white-collar workers or professionals to work in Taiwan which could put the job security of locals at risk.[11] The Bureau of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has allayed those concerns indicating the professional job market would not be included in the talks.[11]
In addition, a series of cartoons created by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (Republic of China) attempted to explain the ECFA stereotyped local ethnic groups and their responses to the agreement, and was withdrawn after much controversy.[12][13]
The opposition party tried to put the ECFA agreement to the Taiwanese public through a referendum.[14][15] However, the government has denied the proposal on the grounds that the proposal addressed a hypothetical situation and failed to satisfy legal requirements.[16]
^"Taiwan and China wrap up 3rd round of ECFA talks with early harvest agreement China gives tariff benefits to 500 products and services, Taiwan lists 200". Taiwan News (www.etaiwannews.com). 2010-06-13. Retrieved 2010-07-04.
^"/ China - China and Taiwan sign landmark deal". Ft.com. Retrieved 2010-06-29.
^Rosen, Daniel; Wang Zhi (June 2010). "Deepening China-Taiwan Relations through the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement" (PDF). Peterson Institute of International Economics - Policy Brief. PB10 (16).
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The Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement Television Debate was a televised debate between the President of the Republic of China Ma Ying jeou who is also chairman of the Nationalist Party Kuomintang and the chairperson of Democratic Progressive Party Tsai Ing wen which aired on April 25 2010 ECFA TV DebateDateApril 25 2010LocationPublic Television Service Neihu District Taipei TaiwanParticipantsMa Ying jeou Tsai Ing wen ECFA DebateTraditional Chinese兩岸經濟協議電視辯論Simplified Chinese两岸经济协议电视辩论TranscriptionsStandard MandarinHanyu Pinyinliǎng an jingji xieyi dianshi bianlunYue CantoneseJyutpingloeng5 ngon6 ging1 zai3 hip3 ji5 din6 si6 bin6 leon61 The Meeting of the Two Yings2 The Debate of the Two YingsTraditional Chinese1 雙英會2 雙英辯Simplified Chinese1 双英会2 双英辩TranscriptionsStandard MandarinHanyu Pinyin1 shuang ying hui2 shuang ying bianYue CantoneseJyutping1 soeng1 jing1 wui62 soeng1 jing1 bin6 The term The Meeting of the Two Yings originates from the first character of both leaders personal names Chinese 英 pinyin ying The debate was on the ECFA and related issues and was broadcast on Sunday of April 25 2010 by the Public Television Service This was the first time the Republic of China President held a policy debate with the opposition Ma himself also claimed the debate to be a first between the president and the opposition party chairperson 1 Contents 1 Debate 1 1 Basic 1 2 Content 2 Comments 2 1 Support 2 2 Criticism 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksDebate editBasic edit The debate consisted of three parts and lasted for a duration of 142 minutes in total It focused on the proposed economic agreement between Taiwan and Mainland China called the ECFA Ma represents the Kuomintang party in government and claims Taiwan must sign an ECFA with the People s Republic of China in order to prevent Taiwan from being marginalized as a regional economy as other countries in the region become more integrated Tsai disagreed with these claims and stated that the government must get consent from the Taiwanese citizens through a referendum before signing the agreement She expressed concerns that the trade pact could undermine Taiwan s sovereignty and lead to an influx of cheap Chinese products into Taiwan s market which would hurt local industries with lower profits higher unemployment and a lower average income The second round was held in Taoyuan County now Taoyuan County 2 3 The third round of talks took place on June 12 2010 in Beijing with an agreement on list of products and services approved for tariff cuts 4 Content edit In the debate Tsai asked if Ma would allow a floodgate of Chinese imports into Taiwan Ma responded with a guarantee that Chinese agriculture products and labor would not be allowed into Taiwan The Taiwanese people were not convinced on the issue 5 Moreover Tsai said that Taiwan would have to open the whole market internationally within ten years after signing the agreement The mainland Chinese negotiators were confident when they discussed and negotiated with the Taiwan s representatives in regards to rules of origin tax reduction for Taiwan s livestock and farming categories to mainland China 6 Comments editSupport edit The semi official Chung hua Institute for Economic Research in Taipei estimates that the agreement could create 260 000 jobs and add 1 7 percent to Taiwan s economy Economists Dan Rosen and Wang Zhi of the Peterson Institute for International Economics thinks the deal could add a net 5 3 percent to Taiwan s economy by 2020 7 Rosen and Wang described the ECFA as an ambitious accord that fundamentally changes the game between Taiwan and China and hence affects the regional economy and even the transpacific tempo for the United States 8 Criticism edit There is currently much controversy in Taiwan over the ECFA including over potential effects on local Taiwanese businesses 9 as well as on how the government has presented it to the public The opposition Democratic Progressive Party DPP and other pro independence groups believe the ECFA is a cover for unification with mainland China Neither does it accord the same rights as a Free Trade Agreement which will reduce manufacturing jobs and average salary accelerate capital outflow and brain drain of management and technology expertise 10 The opponents of the ECFA also indicated concerns about allowing the influx of mainland Chinese white collar workers or professionals to work in Taiwan which could put the job security of locals at risk 11 The Bureau of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Economic Affairs MOEA has allayed those concerns indicating the professional job market would not be included in the talks 11 In addition a series of cartoons created by the Ministry of Economic Affairs Republic of China attempted to explain the ECFA stereotyped local ethnic groups and their responses to the agreement and was withdrawn after much controversy 12 13 The opposition party tried to put the ECFA agreement to the Taiwanese public through a referendum 14 15 However the government has denied the proposal on the grounds that the proposal addressed a hypothetical situation and failed to satisfy legal requirements 16 See also editEconomic Cooperation Framework Agreement Economy of Taiwan Economy of ChinaReferences edit www etaiwannews com 2010 04 25 President Ma brings ECFA campaign to Yunlin County Focustaiwan tw Retrieved 2010 07 01 Ko Shu ling Taipei Times 2010 04 02 Taiwan and China wrap up 3rd round of ECFA talks with early harvest agreement China gives tariff benefits to 500 products and services Taiwan lists 200 Taiwan News www etaiwannews com 2010 06 13 Retrieved 2010 07 04 www nownews com 2010 04 26 China Daily Xinhua Cross Strait economic pact s expert talks achieve positive results China China and Taiwan sign landmark deal Ft com Retrieved 2010 06 29 Rosen Daniel Wang Zhi June 2010 Deepening China Taiwan Relations through the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement PDF Peterson Institute of International Economics Policy Brief PB10 16 Taipei Times 2009 07 31 etaiwannews Editorial Etaiwannews com 2009 10 06 Archived from the original on 2011 06 04 Retrieved 2010 07 01 a b focustaiwan Focustaiwan tw Retrieved 2010 07 01 Taipei Times 2009 07 29 etaiwannews etaiwannews 2009 07 24 Archived from the original on 2016 03 04 Retrieved 2010 07 01 Taiwan Solidarity Union files new ECFA referendum request Taiwan News www etaiwannews com 2010 07 01 Retrieved 2010 07 05 CEC approves ECFA referendum request Etaiwannews com 2010 05 05 Archived from the original on 2016 03 03 Retrieved 2010 07 01 ECFA referendum proposal moves to next stage 5 May 2010 Retrieved 2010 07 01 External links editECFA TV Debate Video Collection on YouTube Transcript of Debate TVBS Public Opinion Poll China Times Public Opinion Poll UDN Public Opinion Poll Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title ECFA Debate amp oldid 1208856826, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
