Business leaders from various industries have been invited earlier this week by the government to express their views on President Ma Ying-jeou's plan to expand recruitment of global investors. Some pointed out that it would take stronger incentives from Taiwan, such as greater administrative efficiency, to make the plan work.

Outside the doors of the Council for Economic Planning and Development,

a number of black vehicles were parked with many leaders from different industries invited to attend a special meeting.

The government is hoping to attract foreign investment and are hoping to listen to a number of leaders who have been at the front lines of the industry.

Some spoke directly and said that investment in industry's with potential for development and other advantages should be targeted.

Some said that Taiwan can attract European, American and Japanese companies,

though recently, the development of industrial parks on agricultural land has resulted in a number of incidents with some afraid that it will trigger concerns of international investors.

Attracting global investment has been an issue led by President Ma,

with the Executive Yuan establishing a special ad hoc group led by CEPD Chairwoman Christina Liu who will convene the program for the next three months.

In August, special meetings will be held throughout Taiwan with the first being held on August 23d in Taipei.

President Ma will attend showing the government's commitment to recruiting such investment.