“The bridge would be a positive development if China has the benefit of the people in mind and acknowledges Taiwanese sovereignty over Taiwan’s territories,” Derek Chen of the Public Construction Commission said, adding that Taiwan would need to carefully evaluate the projects if China continues to pose a threat to Taiwanese sovereignty. The proposals, known as the “new four links,” have been discussed for years, but have always stalled over national security concerns.
Some might assume the concerns would be over an invasion, which could be facilitated by a bridge allowing fast deployments of Chinese troops into the county.