In addition, early fears of security problems resulting from a large influx of tourists from mainland China have not been borne out, because the PRC has not yet lifted travel restrictions for ordinary tourists. On the other hand, the anticipated economic benefits-a "cross-border" trade boomlet and spending by travelers-have also yet to materialize.
由於原本預期的大陸觀光客來台旅遊並未開放，大量大陸人士入境可能造成的治安問題完全沒有出現；另一方面，經濟層面上，金馬民眾期待的「過境經濟」和觀光消費的效益也未能落實。