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Cross live: Tianjin witnesses the start of direct sea links with Taiwan
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Source: CCTV.com | 12-15-2008 09:52
Special Report: Three Links Across TaiwanLet's cross live now to our reporter Wang Mangmang. She's at the port of Tianjin to witness the official start of direct sea links between the mainland and Taiwan.
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Cross live: Tianjin witnesses the start of direct sea links with Taiwan |
Q1: Hello Mangmang. What's the latest from Tianjin Dongjiang Port?
Q2: We're expecting to witness the first direct sailing across the Taiwan Strait in about sixty years. Can you tell us more about its significance? Specifically, what kind of benefits can both sides expect from direct shipping?
Q3: As you said, there will be cooperation and competition between shipping companies. Are there regulations to make sure things go well in the future?
Editor:Zhang Pengfei