Taiwan business leaders are urging their government to consider Beijing's latest 10-point plan aimed at boosting cross-strait exchanges. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) countered, accusing industry groups of using business cooperation to pressure political outcomes.

Several Taiwan business leaders on Monday urged the island’s government to consider Beijing’s new plan for boosting cross-strait exchanges, arguing it could ease pressure on struggling sectors. In response, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party accused industry groups of helping mainland China “use business to pressure politics”. “There is no pressure from Beijing. None of us received calls from Beijing,” said Hsu Shu-po, chairman of the Taipei-based General Chamber of Commerce. “On the...