Taiwan should not rush trade pact talks: minister

Taiwan has been making great efforts to reduce the risk of becoming marginalized as a result of the soon-to-be formed trade bloc among the three countries, Minister Yiin Chii-ming said.

Taiwan is not capable of trying to forge FTAs with many countries at the same time because of limited resources, Yiin said at a meeting organized by the Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce to discuss the realization of the country's economic visions.

“Instead, we should focus on seeking FTAs with key trade partners first,” he added.

Concerning ongoing trade talks, the minister said negotiations on the agreement of Singapore and Taiwan economic partnership have so far taken 18 months and are expected to be completed within one more year, a timeframe that is “acceptable” in terms of negotiating terms of a pact with another country.

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