TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan urgently needs a trade pact with China to save its $390 billion economy from pariah status, President Ma Ying-jeou said on Sunday in a historic debate as the opposition accused him of ignoring public fears.
The debate, a new step in Taiwan's democracy, is expected to sway public opinion towards an economic cooperation framework agreement (ECFA) set to be signed with China in June. It featured biting dialogue, sideways glances and animated hand gestures.
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