Taiwan announces mainland investments sectors

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Taiwan authorities have announced which sectors are involved in the first stage of opening to investments from the mainland.

The sectors include ninety-nine areas in the manufacturing, service and construction industries. Regulations on mainland investment in Taiwan will take effect by the end of July. Taiwan financial authorities are now considering opening the financial sector to mainland investments in the second stage. Mainland banks are expected to be allowed to set up branches on the island.