Strasburg, May 13th, 1997 - In an inquiry written by radical EuroParliamentarian Olivier Dupuis, the Commission was asked to relate at what point the relationship with Taiwan had progressed, in actuation of a preceding resolution and approval of a line of finance by the EP. Sir Leon Brittan, responding in the Commission's name, confirmed the intention to proceed with commercial and scientific consultations despite the absence of diplomatic recognition. In regards to the proposal to open a office of information of the European Union in Taiwan, according to Brittan, it would be developed within the frame of the commercial inclusion of Taiwan in the OMC. The 1997 budget has remained silent thus far concerning this title, and no action has been taken as of yet in relation to it.

(Published by TRANSNATIONAL #12, May 27th, 1997

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