Cheng Li-wen Arrives in Shanghai, Travels to Nanjing; Song Tao Hosts Dinner
KMT legislator Cheng Li-wen arrived in Shanghai for a "Peace Journey" visit, met by Song Tao of the Taiwan Affairs Office. She then traveled to Nanjing for a dinner reception, emphasizing cross-strait peace and mutual opportunities.
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The KMT released a press release this afternoon explaining that Cheng Li-wen arrived in Shanghai and took the high-speed train to Nanjing.
Cheng Li-wen is leading a delegation on a "Peace Journey" to the mainland. She arrived at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport this afternoon, where she was met by Song Tao, director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee. It is reported that after a 10-year hiatus, a KMT chairperson is visiting mainland China again, and the mainland side has extended special courtesy, with the aircraft's door opening directly on the tarmac and welcome crowds presenting flowers.
After receiving flowers, Cheng Li-wen shook hands with Song Tao for a brief greeting, and then shook hands with officials who came to greet her, including Yang Yi, director of the Liaison Bureau of the Taiwan Affairs Office, Chen Binhua, director of the Publicity Bureau, Ling Zizhang, deputy director of the Liaison Bureau, Shanghai Municipal Party Standing Committee member Chen Tong, and Shanghai Taiwan Affairs Office director Jin Mei. The delegation then proceeded by car to Hongqiao High-Speed Railway Station and took the "Fuxing Hao" bullet train to Nanjing.
On the high-speed train, Cheng Li-wen sat face-to-face with Song Tao. Song Tao stated that he came to Shanghai to welcome Chairman Cheng and her delegation on behalf of the CPC Central Committee and General Secretary Xi Jinping, wishing the trip success for the sake of cross-strait peace.
Cheng Li-wen expressed her gratitude, saying that Taiwan and Shanghai are much closer than she imagined and that this visit is "rare and valuable." She added that opportunities for peace must be seized. She noted that her last visit to Shanghai was 20 years ago, and Shanghai has changed greatly, now being an international financial hub, far surpassing its past self.
Upon arrival in Nanjing, the delegation will be hosted for dinner by Song Tao, director of the Taiwan Affairs Office. They are scheduled to pay respects at the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum tomorrow morning, after which they will return to Shanghai to continue their visit. (Editor: Chiu Kuo-chiang/Chu Chien-ling) 1150407
Cheng Li-wen is leading a delegation on a "Peace Journey" to the mainland. She arrived at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport this afternoon, where she was met by Song Tao, director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee. It is reported that after a 10-year hiatus, a KMT chairperson is visiting mainland China again, and the mainland side has extended special courtesy, with the aircraft's door opening directly on the tarmac and welcome crowds presenting flowers.
After receiving flowers, Cheng Li-wen shook hands with Song Tao for a brief greeting, and then shook hands with officials who came to greet her, including Yang Yi, director of the Liaison Bureau of the Taiwan Affairs Office, Chen Binhua, director of the Publicity Bureau, Ling Zizhang, deputy director of the Liaison Bureau, Shanghai Municipal Party Standing Committee member Chen Tong, and Shanghai Taiwan Affairs Office director Jin Mei. The delegation then proceeded by car to Hongqiao High-Speed Railway Station and took the "Fuxing Hao" bullet train to Nanjing.
On the high-speed train, Cheng Li-wen sat face-to-face with Song Tao. Song Tao stated that he came to Shanghai to welcome Chairman Cheng and her delegation on behalf of the CPC Central Committee and General Secretary Xi Jinping, wishing the trip success for the sake of cross-strait peace.
Cheng Li-wen expressed her gratitude, saying that Taiwan and Shanghai are much closer than she imagined and that this visit is "rare and valuable." She added that opportunities for peace must be seized. She noted that her last visit to Shanghai was 20 years ago, and Shanghai has changed greatly, now being an international financial hub, far surpassing its past self.
Upon arrival in Nanjing, the delegation will be hosted for dinner by Song Tao, director of the Taiwan Affairs Office. They are scheduled to pay respects at the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum tomorrow morning, after which they will return to Shanghai to continue their visit. (Editor: Chiu Kuo-chiang/Chu Chien-ling) 1150407