A high-ranking official from the Chinese mainland has emphasized the importance of active exchange and cooperation across the Taiwan Straits during a recent meeting in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province.
Song Tao, who leads both the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, engaged in discussions with Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Kuomintang, and other representatives from Taiwan. The gathering coincided with a cross-Straits youth snow and ice festival, highlighting the growing interest in fostering connections among young people from both sides.
Conveying greetings from Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, Song Tao urged individuals on both sides of the Straits to prioritize national unity and the country's future. He reiterated the significance of upholding the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, while firmly opposing any moves toward \"Taiwan independence\" and external interference.
Ma Ying-jeou echoed these sentiments, expressing gratitude for Xi Jinping's message. He emphasized the shared identity of people on both sides of the Straits as members of the Chinese nation and called for expanding exchange and cooperation to promote peaceful development in cross-Straits relations.
The discussions between Song Tao and Ma Ying-jeou reflect ongoing efforts to stabilize and improve relations across the Straits, with a focus on youth engagement and cultural exchange as key components for long-term harmony and national rejuvenation.
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Mainland calls for active cross-Straits exchange, cooperation
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