Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/302/REV.1 |
S-III§154 |
Chinese Taipei |
2014 |
Measures |
Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing |
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(…) In fisheries, grants are provided for programmes for buy-back of fishing vessels, reduction of fishing vessels, closing the fishery season, water-recirculation devices used in aquaculture, marine insurance for fishing vessels, and fish market (price) stabilization, as well as aquaculture facilities subsidized by loan programmes (section 4.1.1.4).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/302/REV.1 |
S-IV§53 |
Chinese Taipei |
2014 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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Chinese Taipei has prohibited the logging of its natural forest since 1985. Most forest products are imported: average annual imports of forest products were around 6 million cubic meters between 2007 and 2011. Most imported wood products (106 of the 123 tariff lines) face zero tariffs, and the simple average tariff is 1.5%.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/302/REV.1 |
S-IV§92 |
Chinese Taipei |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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In 2012 the government launched the "Three Industries, Four Reforms" programme to accelerate the adjustment of the industrial structure. (…) The main strategies include incorporating service elements into the manufacturing sector, "technologizing" and "internationalizing" service industries, and adding innovative, aesthetic, and green elements into traditional industries, to create distinctive products.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/302/REV.1 |
S-IV§83 |
Chinese Taipei |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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In September 2012, the MOEA published an Action Plan for Industrial Structure Optimization, and announced the "Three Industries, Four Reforms" programme, which aims to enhance the competitiveness of its industries. The programme intends to break through the conventional division of industry, and intertwine the electronic sector with other sectors, such as services, and green energy. "Servicification" of manufacturing is one of the key themes in the programme, under which "smart life services" and "smart tool equipment manufacturing" are identified as key industries.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/302/REV.1 |
S-II§33 |
Chinese Taipei |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Since joining APEC in 1991, Chinese Taipei has taken an active role in various meetings and initiatives. It supports and cooperates with other member economies in areas such as promoting ease of doing business, supply chain connectivity, structural reforms, SMEs, and energy efficiency. It underwent Individual Action Plan (IAP) peer Reviews in 2004 and 2007, and the 2014 IAP is currently being studied by the APEC Secretariat's Policy Support Unit.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/302/REV.1 |
S-III§137 |
Chinese Taipei |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Export promotion schemes are aimed at helping exporters to explore and expand markets, improve product quality, and upgrade product image. Trade promotion activities include organizing trade fairs and trade missions, providing market information, and establishing e-platforms for exporters. Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), a non-profit organization, is responsible for implementing major trade promotion programmes and projects. In continuation of trade promoting measures in the New Cheng Ho Plan, the BOFT runs several specific programmes such as the Industrial Image Promotion Project, the Project to Promote Most-Value Products in Emerging Markets, and the Green Trade Promotion Project. The authorities note there are no restrictions on industries and companies participating in these programmes. In 2012, NT$790 million was spent on trade promotion programmes run the BOFT.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/305 |
G-I§8 |
Djibouti |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Djibouti aims to achieve all its trade policy goals while enhancing social inclusion and promoting economic growth and sustainable development. The purpose of this report is to provide a broad overview of the way in which Djibouti's trade policy is formulated and to highlight the country's current and future trade policy priorities.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/305 |
S-III§36 |
Djibouti |
2014 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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In general, prohibitions are those provided in the international conventions signed by Djibouti, namely, the CITES, the Stockholm Convention and the Rotterdam Convention. Nevertheless, pursuant to Order No. 97 0760/PRE of 17 November 1997, right hand drive vehicles may still not be imported, and this also applies to non biodegradable plastic bags (Order No. 99 0059/PR/MCI of 14 January 1999).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/305 |
S-III§37 |
Djibouti |
2014 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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In order to protect biodiversity, trade (as well as the hunting and capture) of all wild species, their carcasses, skins and trophies remains prohibited in Djibouti. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/305 |
S-III§37 |
Djibouti |
2014 |
Measures |
Export licences |
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(…) Animals listed in Annex I to the CITES or their products must be covered by a CITES export permit issued by the country of origin of the animals/products and by a CITES import permit issued by the country of destination.
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