Taiwan lifts trade, tourism sanctions on the Philippines

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August 8, 2013

TAIPEI - The Taiwanese Government today lifted all 11 sanctions it had levied against the Philippines over the fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine coast guard officers in May. Taiwan’s
Foreign Affairs Minister, David Lin, made the announcement after meeting with Amadeo Perez Jr., Chairman of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office and envoy of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III.
The sanctions included a freeze on the hiring of Filipino workers in Taiwan and a travel alert for the Philippines (ATI).