China Announces Tourism to Taiwan from Shanghai, Fujian; Chiang Wan-an Hopes Central Government Won't Block It
In response to China's announcement to resume a pilot program for individual travel to Taiwan for residents of Shanghai and Fujian, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an urged Taiwan's central government not to obstruct the exchange. He emphasized the need for dialogue, especially when cross-strait relations are difficult.
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(CNA reporter Yang Shu-min, Taipei, 13th) The Taiwan Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee announced 10 Taiwan-related policies on the 12th. When asked by the media today about his views on promoting the resumption of a pilot program for individual travel to Taiwan for residents of Shanghai and Fujian, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said he hopes the central government will not block it.
KMT Chairman Cheng Li-wun returned to Taiwan on the afternoon of the 12th after concluding her visit to mainland China. On the same morning, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee announced '10 measures to promote cross-strait exchange and cooperation,' including promoting the resumption of a pilot program for individual travel to Taiwan for residents of Shanghai and Fujian, promoting the full resumption and normalization of cross-strait direct air passenger services, supporting Taiwan's agricultural and fishery products to participate in various exhibitions in the mainland to expand sales channels, and supporting Taiwan's small, medium, and micro enterprises to explore the mainland market in accordance with laws and regulations.
Chiang Wan-an attended the '2026 Taipei City 2nd Capital Cup International Skills Competition Launch Ceremony' today. During a media interview, a reporter asked about the discussion of a Shanghai delegation coming to Taiwan during the 2024 Twin City Forum, which later came to nothing.
Chiang said that he has always advocated for more communication and exchange when cross-strait relations are more difficult. Therefore, as the question mentioned, the 2024 Twin City Forum did indeed have ice-breaking news at the time, with the mainland side hoping to promote tour groups for Shanghai residents to Taiwan, and later announced an expansion to Fujian. Unfortunately, there has been no follow-up to date.
He also said that he hopes the central government will not block it and will consider the people's livelihood, not using people's exchanges as a political bargaining chip. He also made a public appeal last week during his policy report and Q&A session at the city council, stating that the DPP government has been in power for 10 years, and President Lai Ching-te should seriously consider how to maintain a peaceful and stable cross-strait relationship through dialogue and exchange, which is what a ruler and president should do.
Immediately after, the media asked if he thought the reason China's 10 Taiwan-related measures were a rehash of old tunes was that the other side has not given up on its verbal attacks and military intimidation against Taiwan. At this point, Chiang Wan-an began to walk into the venue and did not answer. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150413
(CNA reporter Yang Shu-min, Taipei, 13th) The Taiwan Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee announced 10 Taiwan-related policies on the 12th. When asked by the media today about his views on promoting the resumption of a pilot program for individual travel to Taiwan for residents of Shanghai and Fujian, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said he hopes the central government will not block it.
KMT Chairman Cheng Li-wun returned to Taiwan on the afternoon of the 12th after concluding her visit to mainland China. On the same morning, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee announced '10 measures to promote cross-strait exchange and cooperation,' including promoting the resumption of a pilot program for individual travel to Taiwan for residents of Shanghai and Fujian, promoting the full resumption and normalization of cross-strait direct air passenger services, supporting Taiwan's agricultural and fishery products to participate in various exhibitions in the mainland to expand sales channels, and supporting Taiwan's small, medium, and micro enterprises to explore the mainland market in accordance with laws and regulations.
Chiang Wan-an attended the '2026 Taipei City 2nd Capital Cup International Skills Competition Launch Ceremony' today. During a media interview, a reporter asked about the discussion of a Shanghai delegation coming to Taiwan during the 2024 Twin City Forum, which later came to nothing.
Chiang said that he has always advocated for more communication and exchange when cross-strait relations are more difficult. Therefore, as the question mentioned, the 2024 Twin City Forum did indeed have ice-breaking news at the time, with the mainland side hoping to promote tour groups for Shanghai residents to Taiwan, and later announced an expansion to Fujian. Unfortunately, there has been no follow-up to date.
He also said that he hopes the central government will not block it and will consider the people's livelihood, not using people's exchanges as a political bargaining chip. He also made a public appeal last week during his policy report and Q&A session at the city council, stating that the DPP government has been in power for 10 years, and President Lai Ching-te should seriously consider how to maintain a peaceful and stable cross-strait relationship through dialogue and exchange, which is what a ruler and president should do.
Immediately after, the media asked if he thought the reason China's 10 Taiwan-related measures were a rehash of old tunes was that the other side has not given up on its verbal attacks and military intimidation against Taiwan. At this point, Chiang Wan-an began to walk into the venue and did not answer. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150413