Spending rules lifted to allow government events at scenic areas, hotels
The premier has announced a temporary halt to spending rules, which will allow the government to hold events at hotels and scenic attractions. The suspension will be in effect for one year starting July, and it''s aimed at boosting the tourism sector. Premier Su Tseng-chang made the announcement on Monday during an inspection of the construction site of a new interchange project in New Taipei. Premier Su has pledged full support for the Northern Tucheng Interchange project on National Freeway No. 3. He conducted a site inspection of the interchange project on Monday. He also previewed a new stimulus for the economy – a one-year hiatus on rules that limit government spending. This hiatus would allow government training courses and meetings in scenic areas and hotels. It would come into effect at the same time as the “Triple Stimulus Vouchers.” Su Tseng-chang Premier There are many hoteliers and other operators with excellent meeting facilities and training equipment. Now government meetings and training sessions can be held at hotels and other businesses, to help them get through this difficult period. Lin Chia-lung Transport minister They can go to scenic attractions outside of the city and live in a hotel with a view. I think this kind of training workshop or department outing will more effective. Combined with the “safe travel” and “Triple Stimulus Voucher” schemes, this measure can support Taiwan’s economic recovery. It’s new hope for the floundering tourism sector. On Monday, Premier Su also commented on a new book by former U.S. Security Adviser John Bolton. In it, Bolton said U.S. President Donald Trump could abandon Taiwan like he abandoned the Kurds in Syria. Su Tseng-chang Premier Taiwan and the U.S. are on the same page when it comes to democratic values. Over the past several years, exchanges between the two countries have been good. Especially under the leadership of President Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan-U.S. relations have progressed immensely. There’s the sale of advanced weaponry, the U.S. Congress’ passing of many acts favorable to Taiwan, the high-level official visits and so on. These are things everyone can see. Su reiterated that Taiwan-U.S. relationships were strong and stable with the Tsai administration at the helm.
