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VP stresses developing Taiwan Strait economic zone

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-04-03 02:12
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FUZHOU - Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan has called for concrete measures to promote the construction of the economic zone on the western side of the Taiwan Strait.

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Wang made the remarks during his two-day inspection tour to the southeastern Fujian province that ended Friday.

Wang also asked local departments of commerce, customs, quality inspection, finance and tourism to make efforts to support the construction of the economic zone.

During his visit to Pingtan Island, the fifth largest island in China, Wang inspected a bridge under construction that will connect the island with the mainland, as well as industrial development and the tourism industry on the island.

Wang also visited the Wuyi Mountain and some tourist attractions in Fuzhou city, and urged a sound development of local tourism industry.
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