Xi, Chu stress shared destiny
Updated: 2015-05-05 07:46
By HE NA(China Daily)
|
|||||||||
Xi Jinping (R), general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Eric Chu, May 4, 2015 in Beijing. This has been Chu's first visit to the mainland since he was elected KMT chairman in January. [Photo/CNS] |
"Xi also vowed that greater efforts will be made to open up to Taiwan compatriots. This formal response relieves worries among compatriots that the era of Taiwan benefiting from the Chinese mainland is over," Ni said.
He said Xi's words will reassure investors and residents on Taiwan.
Xi said during the meeting that the CPC and the KMT should be brave when facing lingering political differences and difficulties, pool wisdom of compatriots on both sides and actively search for a solution.
"The two sides can consult with each other on an equal basis under the One China Principle and reach a reasonable arrangement," Xi said.
Chu said he hopes the two political parties will deepen cooperation in more areas including safeguarding regional peace, environmental protection and the economy, and provide more opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises and young people.
The meeting took place during Chu's first visit to the mainland since he was elected KMT chairman in January.
"Xi has delivered a message to the outside world that the Chinese mainland's basic policies toward Taiwan will not change, and the two parties are looking for a better deal to improve the livelihoods of people across the Straits," said Zhang Guanhua, deputy head of the Institute of Taiwan Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
Zhu Songling, a Taiwan affairs professor at Beijing Union University, said: "Chu's words during the meeting signaled his strong intention to carry forward the consensuses that have been reached and to push for peaceful cross-Straits development."
Chen Xiancai, a Taiwan studies scholar at Xiamen University, said Chu's visit will boost the morale of his party and his own image.
Xinhua contributed to this story.
- Top political advisor supports proper AIIB role for Taiwan
- Top political advisor offers support to Taiwan business in mainland
- Cards on table time for Taiwan politicians on cross-Strait ties
- Mainland welcomes Taiwan joining AIIB with proper identity
- Taiwan opposition must shed independence advocacy: mainland
- Mainland objects after US fighter jets land in Taiwan
- Mainland, Taiwan exchange base approved
- Taiwan files application to join AIIB
- Historical photos of 56 nations in China (Part I)
- World No.1 Ma wins first men's singles world championship
- Ten photos you don't wanna miss during May Day holiday
- The world in photos: April 27 - May 3
- Fans dressed up to celebrate 'Star Wars Day' in Budapest
- China pavilion opens at Expo Milano 2015
- New exhibition by Fondazione Prada offers new perspective on originality and imitation
- Mayweather beats Pacquiao by unanimous decision
Most Viewed
Editor's Picks
What do we know about AIIB |
Full coverage of Boao Forum for Asia |
Annual legislative and political advisory sessions |
Spring Festival trends reflect a changing China |
Patent applications lead the world |
BC lures Chinese tourists |
Today's Top News
Chinese companies demonstrate presence at OTC
Most Americans believe US wealth distribution unfair: poll
Xi, Eric Chu
stress shared destiny
New leaders take reins at oil giants
China protests
US blacklisting in religious freedom
China becomes top source of immigrants to United States
Los Angeles protesters confront Abe face to face
Language contest wows judges
US Weekly
Geared to go |
The place to be |