TAIWAN
September 1st, 2001
BY SWINEETHA DIAS WICKRAMANAYAKETAIWANESE authorities have decided to spend more than NT$ 3 billion on upgrading Kaohsiung international airport in western Taiwan, as well as its seaport facilities. The plan has been announced by the country's Economic Development Council and includes lengthening runways. The decision is designed to take advantage of Taiwan's recent decision to lift its long-standing ban on direct trade with mainland China. At present, Kaohsiung Airport is not equipped to accommodate Boeing 747 freighters used by major cargo airlines. Being ...
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