Critical analysis of the anti-service trade movement as ideological rather than practical, arguing the agreement represents necessary economic compromise and comparison Taiwan's negotiating position favorably with Hong Kong.
This document is the formal text of the 'Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement' (Service Trade Agreement), concluded pursuant to the 'Cross-Strait Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement' (ECFA), aimed at gradually reducing or eliminating restrictive measures on service trade between the two sides of the strait, promoting liberalization of service trade. The agreement covers twenty-four articles of general provisions, obligations and standards, specific commitments, and dispute settlement.