Cheng Li-wen Leads Delegation to Mainland China: Taiwanese Businesses Hope for More Peace Discussions
Taiwanese economic organizations (TAIE, Xiamen TAIE) welcome the delegation led by KMT legislator Cheng Li-wen to mainland China, expressing hope for increased peaceful cross-strait discussions and exchange promotion.
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Li Zhenghong, President of the China National Association of Taiwan Investment Enterprises (TAIE), told CNA on the 8th that he greatly anticipates the delegation led by Cheng Li-wen visiting mainland China and hopes for more cross-strait peace-related discussions.
He stated that Cheng Li-wen's delegation visit to mainland China has symbolic significance, at the very least promoting exchanges in a more turbulent cross-strait situation, which would be beneficial for cross-strait relations. He suggested that 'based on the foundation of the 1992 Consensus, there should be more exchanges and interactions, seeking common ground while reserving differences.'
Li Zhenghong believes that exchanges in cross-strait economic, cultural, and sports fields can be strengthened. He suggested that the KMT, in its capacity as an opposition party, could issue appeals for increased cross-strait exchanges, as 'exchange is better than conflict.' Closer exchanges between the two sides can reduce mutual hostility and promote cooperation, leading to more topics for discussion.
Han Yinghuan, President of the Xiamen Taiwan Compatriot Investment Enterprise Association (Xiamen TAIE), told CNA that Cheng Li-wen's delegation visit to mainland China can help ease the current atmosphere between the two sides and is always beneficial for future cross-strait development.
Han Yinghuan believes that Cheng Li-wen's delegation visit to mainland China and concern for Taiwanese businesses will lead local governments to hear relevant suggestions, which will be helpful for Taiwanese businesses operating on the mainland. 'We Taiwanese businesses are optimistic and welcome (Cheng Li-wen's delegation) to visit China for exchanges.' (Editor: Zhu Jianling) 1150408
He stated that Cheng Li-wen's delegation visit to mainland China has symbolic significance, at the very least promoting exchanges in a more turbulent cross-strait situation, which would be beneficial for cross-strait relations. He suggested that 'based on the foundation of the 1992 Consensus, there should be more exchanges and interactions, seeking common ground while reserving differences.'
Li Zhenghong believes that exchanges in cross-strait economic, cultural, and sports fields can be strengthened. He suggested that the KMT, in its capacity as an opposition party, could issue appeals for increased cross-strait exchanges, as 'exchange is better than conflict.' Closer exchanges between the two sides can reduce mutual hostility and promote cooperation, leading to more topics for discussion.
Han Yinghuan, President of the Xiamen Taiwan Compatriot Investment Enterprise Association (Xiamen TAIE), told CNA that Cheng Li-wen's delegation visit to mainland China can help ease the current atmosphere between the two sides and is always beneficial for future cross-strait development.
Han Yinghuan believes that Cheng Li-wen's delegation visit to mainland China and concern for Taiwanese businesses will lead local governments to hear relevant suggestions, which will be helpful for Taiwanese businesses operating on the mainland. 'We Taiwanese businesses are optimistic and welcome (Cheng Li-wen's delegation) to visit China for exchanges.' (Editor: Zhu Jianling) 1150408