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    Since June 28th, 2011, tourists from China have been allowed to visit Taiwan as individuals rather than as part of a tour group. At first, only people from the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, and Xiamen were _36_ for the new “free independent traveler” (FIT) program. This change _37_ as a boon to Taiwan’s travel industry, as it was expected to bring more people who would like to experience another side of Chinese culture. Businesses such as hotels, department stores, restaurants, and other stores _38_ tourism are anticipating significant

benefits. As of 2010, 3,200 Chinese tourists were visiting Taiwan per day, and _39_ May 2011, the total number of mainland tourists that had come to Taiwan exceeded 2.3 million. While this is exciting news for the tourism sector, it does _40_ concerns for government security services. Officials worried that their agencies did not have sufficient staff or resources to ensure that FITs will not overstay their 15-day limit in Taiwan, go missing or work illegally. It is hoped, though, that this new program will help Taiwan’s tourism industry grow.