The possibility of a Taiwan trade pact with the Philippines is being explored, in a move to reconcile a recent extradition row. Manila had sent 14 Taiwanese fraud suspects to China over protests from Taipei, but this did not stop a Philippine presidential envoy from visiting Taiwan for a second meeting with the foreign minister. The two sides discussed improved judicial cooperation along with the feasibility of an economic partnership.

Their goal is to avoid extradition incidents in the future, which can adversely impact migrant workers from the Philippines in Taiwan. Manila sacked its immigration chief after the incident, and in response Taiwan said it would relax requirements on Filipinos seeking work in Taiwan. A move by Manila to extradite a Taiwan fugitive suspected of lottery fraud back to the island also helped to ease tensions between the two sides.