China on Sunday unveiled 10 new incentive measures for Taiwan, including easing tourist curbs, allowing in "healthy" television dramas and facilitating food sales, following a visit by the island's opposition leader. ADVERTISEMENT SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENTThe move comes at the end of a trip to China by Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party. China refuses to talk to Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, saying he is a "separatist." China and Taiwan have blamed each other for the lack of a resumption of large-scale Chinese tourism to the island since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Taiwan has also previously complained about Chinese restrictions on imports of certain agricultural and aquatic products, saying China has in some cases used unjustified excuses to stop the spread of pests and diseases.

Source: The Standard April 12, 2026 15:25 UTC