Chinese Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Shi Guangsheng called for "action" in promoting the three direct links across the Taiwan Straits.
Shi said at a press conference organized Wednesday by the media center for the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China that there should be no more talks but concrete action now for the three direct links.
As to direct charter flight by Taiwan air companies, Shi said relevant mainland civil aviation authorities would respond actively if Taiwan air companies applied for such flight.
(Xinhua News Agency November 13, 2002)
