Taiwan plans $2 billion package to soften coronavirus hit to economy
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TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan plans to spend T$60 billion (£1.5 billion) to help cushion the impact on the export-reliant economy from the new coronavirus, offering loans to small businesses and even vouchers to spend on food at night markets.Taiwan, whose largest trading partner is China, lowered its 2020 economic growth estimate on Wednesday, as the coronavirus outbreak threatens to hit its economy, which is a key part of the global electronics supply chain.The island has reported only 18 cases..