Taipei, April 16 -- Taiwan's Transport Minister Chen Shih-kai has called on Beijing to avoid politicising tourism, noting that cross-strait travel policies have historically shifted with political dynamics, Taipei Times reported. He was responding to China's recently announced 10-point incentives targeting Taiwan.

According to the Taipei Times report, Chen said China's continued restriction of flights mainly to Shanghai and Fujian reflects ongoing limits on outbound travel to Taiwan, reinforcing concerns that tourism is being used as a political lever.

While group tours remain suspended on both sides, Taiwan continues to allow independent travel to China, highlighting what Chen described as Taipei's relatively open approach.

The Taipei...