Beijing played host to a vibrant reunion event celebrating the Lantern Festival, organized by the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee. The gathering brought together Taiwan businessmen to strengthen ties and explore opportunities on the mainland.
Song Tao, the head of both the Taiwan Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, delivered heartfelt remarks. He extended festive greetings to all Taiwan residents and highlighted the resilience of the mainland economy, which successfully met its goals for 2023 despite various challenges.
Song emphasized the mainland's economic strengths, including robust growth momentum, strong resilience, high-quality development, and the significant benefits from ongoing reforms and opening up. He stressed that these factors create more opportunities for Taiwan residents and businesses to thrive on the mainland.
Highlighting the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, Song reiterated the commitment to the one-China principle and opposing any moves toward \"Taiwan independence.\" He called on compatriots on both sides of the Straits to collaborate for peaceful development and to advance the cause of national reunification.
During the event, representatives of Taiwan businessmen expressed their confidence in continuing to invest and develop on the mainland. They voiced their aspirations for promoting peaceful cross-Strait relations, reflecting a shared vision for mutual growth and stability.
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Lantern Festival reunion event held for Taiwan businessmen on mainland
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