Premier Lin Chuan has delivered his first policy report at the legislature.
Lin told lawmakers on Friday that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration will chart a new economic course for Taiwan based on the principles of innovation, employment and distribution.
Lin also outlined the Cabinet’s top priorities. They include upgrading and transforming local industry; maintaining social order; political, cultural and educational reforms, ethnic harmony and equal regional development.
On the diplomatic front, Lin said Taiwan will push to join the US-led Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and strengthen economic and cultural ties with Japan and the United States. Lin also said trade exchanges with ASEAN countries under the “new Southbound policy” is also a priority.
The Premier talked about his China policy.
“The government will strive to maintain peace, continue peaceful exchanges, and improve cross-strait ties on the basis of reciprocity and dignity to promote more negotiation and exchanges. It is our belief that stable ties are mutually beneficial to both sides of the Taiwan Strait," said Lin.