President Chen Addresses the Plenary Meeting of an Assoication of Taiwan Chainstores
Taipei, May 16 (CNA) President Chen Shui-bian said Thursday that the sustainable creativity of the country's people is the momentum behind the growth of the economy.
He made the remarks while addressing the plenary meeting of an association of Taiwan chainstores.
Chen encouraged the chainstores to "internationalize stores that currently possess Taiwan characteristics."
He said the hard work, enthusiasm and hospitality of the people of Taiwan, plus their propensity for starting new businesses, shows potential for developing the chainstore industry.
There are presently 200 member enterprises in the chainstore association, including supermarkets, hypermarkets and movie rental outlets.