Taipei, April 24 -- Taiwan's attempt to restrict China travel by lawmakers and city and county councillors failed Tuesday, reported Taiwan News.

The move was aimed against plans by Kuomintang (KMT) caucus convener Fu Kun-chi to lead a delegation to Beijing April 25-28.

Fu was believed to have cancelled his trip after the latest earthquakes in his home region of Hualien.

Leading members within the Kuomintang (KMT) have recently increased their visits to China, with former President Ma Ying-jeou and Vice Chair Andrew Hsia undertaking separate occasions.

Taiwan's ruling party Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Puma Shen earlier had urged to lawmaker for restrict China trips amid rising national security concerns.

Shen stated ...