Consider Beijing’s 10-point plan, Taiwan business leaders urge ruling DPP

Several Taiwan business leaders on Monday urged the island’s government to consider Beijing’s new plan for boosting cross-strait exchanges, arguing it could ease pressure on struggling sectors.
In response, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party accused industry groups of helping mainland China “use business to pressure politics”.
“There is no pressure from Beijing. None of us received calls from Beijing,” said Hsu Shu-po, chairman of the Taipei-based General Chamber of Commerce.
“On the…