Economy: Taiwan loses the momentum.
From January till October, 2006, Taiwan's exports to China surges to 73.29 billion U.S. dollars, making Taiwan?s trade dependence export on China reach about 40%, released by the financial bureau of Taiwan. That reaffirms China is the NO. 1 market of Taiwan's exports, while Taiwan holding the prestige of the second largest exporter to China. Now it seems that Taiwan is losing the advantages. When Chiang Ching-kuo's administration claimed that "when the mainland catches up economically, there be a chance for the negotiation...? did he one day regret for making such a careless mistake?
In 2005, China's GDP boasts, making $8.883 trillion, $6,800 GDP - per capita (PPP); while Taiwan's $630 billion ranked 19th, with GDP - per capita (PPP) reaching $27,500, according to the data released from CIA. It is estimated that by the year of 2010, GDP of Guangdong province, a leading province in China will equal Taiwan's in total, according to the interview with the mayor of Guangdong province, in 2006. "The by-then political effect, is beyond words...? that?s what he reveals with confidence.
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