Pro-DPP Taipei political commentator Wang Hsing-ching (pen name Nan Fang-shuo), however, believes that Mr Su and the DPP's forte does not lie in foreign affairs.

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But to the international media, the participants can say what they want, about how Yangon's counter-narcotics efforts fall short, how allegedly retired drug lords like Khun Sa and Lo Hsing-han go unpunished, and how drug money courses through the economy.

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"We are transforming the business and expanding in areas like e-commerce, " Mr. Hsing said, without providing more specific details.

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