Orchid Island Special Zone Plan Quietly Advances, What Is the Latest Progress? (4/8)
Written by Chen Pinjun, He Yijun
Responsible editors / Chen Weiwei, Hong Yuzeng
According to the planning schedule laid out in the draft of the "Newly Designated Lanyu Special Area Plan Work Plan," the first quarter of 2014 was to see the completion of the various draft plans and the convening of review meetings, as well as the drafting of the formal "Lanyu Special Area Plan." However, as of now there has been no further news; the preliminary tasks listed in the draft, such as explanation sessions, workshops and forums, have still not been carried out, and there is no clear information in the public information section of the Taitung County Government website.
Chart 3: Gantt chart of the project schedule in the draft of the "Newly Designated Lanyu Special Area Plan Work Plan" 
(To be continued)
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