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06TAIPEI1344
2006-04-17 22:44:00
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American Institute Taiwan, Taipei
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KMT-CCP Meeting Pushes Taiwan Markets Up
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SUBJECT: KMT-CCP Meeting Pushes Taiwan Markets Up
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SUBJECT: KMT-CCP Meeting Pushes Taiwan Markets Up
1. During the week of April 10 - 14, Taiwan's stock market rose in
anticipation of favorable results from the April 14-15 KMT-CCP
economic forum. Taiwan portfolio investors started heavy trading in
stocks before opening of the forum on April 15. Taiwan's stock
price index rose 2.5% from 6,782 points on April 10 to 6,952 points
on April 14. On April 17, Taiwan's stock price index further rose
another 0.7% to a 64-month high of 7,000 points. From April 10 to
17, stock prices for tourism and construction issues shot up an
average of 17% and 15%, respectively. Transport issues also
reported a rise of 8%.
2. Foreign portfolio investors responded positively to the forum.
They bought NT$34 billion (US$1.05 billion at the exchange rate of
NT$32.5 per USD) more in stocks than they sold in the week of April
10-14, sending their cumulative net stock purchases to NT$106.9
billion (US$3.3 billion) so far in April. Local institutional
investors made net stock purchases of NT$10 billion. In an
interview with local reporters, Kingpo (electronic) Group Chairman
Hsu Sheng-hsiung said that the PRC's opening measures will help
Taiwan farms and tourism industry and drive Taiwan's stock prices up
throughout this year.
Tourism Industry
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3. A liberalized policy to allow PRC nationals to tour Taiwan will
directly benefit Taiwan's tourism industry, despite the many
remaining restrictions on such tourist trips. Taiwan's Tourism
Bureau (TB) estimates that annual spending by PRC tourists in Taiwan
may reach NT$19.5 billion (or US$600 million) based on the 1,000
arrivals per day limit set by the PRC, and an average stay of seven
days. The Taiwan Tourism Association (TTA) is more optimistic than
the official estimate, predicting increased revenue of NT$30
billion. PRC tourism would boost spending at hotels, department
stores, recreational resorts & facilities, and transport companies.
Complaints
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4. The stock market rise indicates that a number of people are
willing to place a bet on increased tourism across the Strait.
However, Taiwan tourist agents have complained that the PRC may
reject Taiwan tourist agents that have not been "cooperative" with
the PRC in the past.
YOUNG
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STATE PLEASE PASS AIT/W AND USTR
STATE FOR EAP/RSP/TC, EAP/EP
USTR FOR ALTBACH
USDOC FOR 4420/USFCS/OCEA/EAP/LDROKER
USDOC FOR 3132/USFCS/OIO/EAP/ADAVENPORT
TREASURY FOR OASIA/LMOGHTADER
TREASURY PLEASE PASS TO OCC/AMCMAHON
TREASURY ALSO PASS TO FEDERAL RESERVE/BOARD OF
GOVERNORS, AND SAN FRANCISCO FRB/TERESA CURRAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EINV EFIN ECON PINR TW
SUBJECT: KMT-CCP Meeting Pushes Taiwan Markets Up
1. During the week of April 10 - 14, Taiwan's stock market rose in
anticipation of favorable results from the April 14-15 KMT-CCP
economic forum. Taiwan portfolio investors started heavy trading in
stocks before opening of the forum on April 15. Taiwan's stock
price index rose 2.5% from 6,782 points on April 10 to 6,952 points
on April 14. On April 17, Taiwan's stock price index further rose
another 0.7% to a 64-month high of 7,000 points. From April 10 to
17, stock prices for tourism and construction issues shot up an
average of 17% and 15%, respectively. Transport issues also
reported a rise of 8%.
2. Foreign portfolio investors responded positively to the forum.
They bought NT$34 billion (US$1.05 billion at the exchange rate of
NT$32.5 per USD) more in stocks than they sold in the week of April
10-14, sending their cumulative net stock purchases to NT$106.9
billion (US$3.3 billion) so far in April. Local institutional
investors made net stock purchases of NT$10 billion. In an
interview with local reporters, Kingpo (electronic) Group Chairman
Hsu Sheng-hsiung said that the PRC's opening measures will help
Taiwan farms and tourism industry and drive Taiwan's stock prices up
throughout this year.
Tourism Industry
--------------
3. A liberalized policy to allow PRC nationals to tour Taiwan will
directly benefit Taiwan's tourism industry, despite the many
remaining restrictions on such tourist trips. Taiwan's Tourism
Bureau (TB) estimates that annual spending by PRC tourists in Taiwan
may reach NT$19.5 billion (or US$600 million) based on the 1,000
arrivals per day limit set by the PRC, and an average stay of seven
days. The Taiwan Tourism Association (TTA) is more optimistic than
the official estimate, predicting increased revenue of NT$30
billion. PRC tourism would boost spending at hotels, department
stores, recreational resorts & facilities, and transport companies.
Complaints
--------------
4. The stock market rise indicates that a number of people are
willing to place a bet on increased tourism across the Strait.
However, Taiwan tourist agents have complained that the PRC may
reject Taiwan tourist agents that have not been "cooperative" with
the PRC in the past.
YOUNG