China bans independent tourism to Taiwan

I recall we were having exactly this type of conversation on Forumosa around 10 years ago, about Taiwan’s efforts to attract western tourists. And we’ll probably have it again in 10 years with little or no progress in terms of Taiwan’s appeal to western tourists. Its deja vu all over again. Its like saying 10 years ago that Dulan has huge potential, saying now that it has huge potential, and saying the same in 2030. Always has potential but never fulfilled. Below is just a small sample of what has been discussed.