Cross-Straits service pact 'benefits both'

The mainland's spokesman on Taiwan affairs called on Taiwan people on Wednesday not to undermine a proposed new cross-Straits pact, saying the agreement would be "mutually beneficial".

The Cross-Straits Service Trade Agreement is an economic pact that aims to benefit people on both sides, a fact that should be understood by Taiwan's people, said Ma Xiaoguang, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council.

The mainland and Taiwan have had economic exchanges for more than 20 years, and the enhanced economic cooperation has benefited Taiwan's people, he said.