Deals a 'big boost for businesses'

Businesspeople across the Straits hailed the agreements signed between the mainland and Taiwan yesterday, saying they would boost economic ties and benefit people on both sides greatly.

Wang Kuoda, vice-president of Shanghai association of Taiwan businesses, said the increase in direct flights, sea links and postal services was in conformity with the times. (See graphic)

"We are overwhelmed and think whether the Straits is so wide that we needed 60 years to take the step," he said.