The university said the degree was awarded to Wu in recognition of his "scholarly attainment" as well as the "wisdom and courage he´s demonstrated in promoting the solidarity of the Chinese nation and the cross-Straits prosperity".
The Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement is a landmark pact on trade between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan. The ECFA covers issues like tax cuts on commodities trade, service trade as well as investment.
Chen Yunlin, president of ARATS and Chiang Pin-kung, chairman of SEF, signed the pacts about labor cooperation in the fishing industry, cooperation in inspection and quarantine of farm produce, and cooperation in standards measuring, inspection and certification.