Yu Tzong-shian says that if transportation costs between the two sides can be reduced, then the cross-strait division of labor can become even more efficient. If on top of that direct links are established, this will cause the stagnant economic waters of Taiwan to flow again. "Only flowing water can sustain fish, and only then will you have fish to catch."
于宗先說，兩岸運輸成本若能降低，兩岸的產業分工可以更有效率；若加上三通，將可使台灣的經濟成為一池活水，「只有成為活水，才能養魚，才有魚會游過來。」