Officials will discuss direct mail with China

Sea and air transportation between Taiwan and China currently still need to go through a third place, such as Hong Kong or Macau.

The so-called cross-strait charter passenger flights currently available during weekends still need to make detours before heading towards their destinations in Taiwan or China.

Kao explained that direct mail will only refer to services offered by post offices of both sides, while private express delivery companies will not be covered.

Taiwan's transport ministry pointed out that mail volume between Taiwan and China amounts to almost 10 million items per year.

When direct mail services are introduced, delivery will be cut short, and postage fees can be reduced as much as 50 percent.

The exact date for the arrival of the ARATS chairman has yet to be set amid threats of protesting against his presence in Taiwan by the pro-independence main opposition Democratic Progressive Party.

With the DPP planning a series of protests during Chen's stay, National Police Agency (NPA) Director General Wang Cho-chun told lawmakers yesterday the National Security Bureau (NSB) will be in charge of arrangements for the China envoy's safety.

The NPA will provide police to protect Chen and guard the hotel he will be staying and the venues for his activities, Wang said.

Kuomintang Legislator Lee Chia-chin said he is worried that DPP protests will create serious political repercussions.

SEF has suggested a few dates for Chen's arrival towards the end of October or in early November, the United Evening News reported.

But ARATS has not yet confirmed the date, the paper added.



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