CCP Announces 10 Measures for Taiwan; Chang Jung-kung Hopes for a Proactive Government Response
Following KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun's visit to mainland China, the CCP's Taiwan Affairs Office announced 10 policy measures, including normalizing cross-strait direct flights and piloting independent travel to Taiwan for residents of Shanghai and Fujian. Former KMT Deputy Secretary-General Chang Jung-kung welcomed the announcement and urged the Taiwanese government to respond proactively, stating it would benefit the Taiwanese people, especially the tourism industry.
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KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun visited mainland China from the 7th to the 12th and held talks with CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping. The CCP's Taiwan Affairs Office today authorized the release of 10 policy measures, including the normalization of cross-strait direct passenger flights and the promotion of a pilot program for independent travel to Taiwan for residents of Shanghai and Fujian.
Chang Jung-kung, speaking to the media in Beijing today, stated that this morning's announcement primarily focuses on cross-strait exchange and cooperation, especially in enhancing the well-being of the people. The purpose of Cheng Li-wun's trip was to secure peace in the Taiwan Strait and seek well-being for the people.
Chang said that when CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping met with Cheng Li-wun on the 10th, he mentioned four points, which included enhancing the well-being of the people, showing that the two reached a high degree of consensus on the well-being of the people in cross-strait relations.
Chang said that the KMT welcomes today's announcement by the CCP's Taiwan Affairs Office and hopes that relevant parties in Taiwan will jointly promote it without any obstruction, as this will be beneficial to the people of Taiwan.
When asked if he hopes the Taiwan government will catch this ball, Chang said that during the last KMT administration, there were many cross-strait direct flight points, and the public has high expectations for increasing them.
He said he is very pleased with today's announcement from the mainland and hopes that the Taiwanese government can respond proactively to provide convenience for the public, especially for the people of Taiwan.
Chang also said that Taiwan's civil society very much hopes that more and more mainland people will travel to Taiwan, and the tourism industry will surely be very happy. He hopes the Taiwan government will not create any more obstructions and can also make a proactive response.
When a reporter asked if there is no room for negotiation if the DPP government does not accept the '1992 Consensus,' as the mainland side currently requires it for talks, Chang responded, 'Many things, once announced and opened, can be jointly promoted. Some things, like cross-strait flight points, can be realized as long as the Taiwan side accepts them.'
Cheng Li-wun's delegation visited Xiaomi this morning. After the visit, they will take an afternoon flight from Beijing back to Taiwan. (Editor: Chou Hui-ying) 1150412
Chang Jung-kung, speaking to the media in Beijing today, stated that this morning's announcement primarily focuses on cross-strait exchange and cooperation, especially in enhancing the well-being of the people. The purpose of Cheng Li-wun's trip was to secure peace in the Taiwan Strait and seek well-being for the people.
Chang said that when CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping met with Cheng Li-wun on the 10th, he mentioned four points, which included enhancing the well-being of the people, showing that the two reached a high degree of consensus on the well-being of the people in cross-strait relations.
Chang said that the KMT welcomes today's announcement by the CCP's Taiwan Affairs Office and hopes that relevant parties in Taiwan will jointly promote it without any obstruction, as this will be beneficial to the people of Taiwan.
When asked if he hopes the Taiwan government will catch this ball, Chang said that during the last KMT administration, there were many cross-strait direct flight points, and the public has high expectations for increasing them.
He said he is very pleased with today's announcement from the mainland and hopes that the Taiwanese government can respond proactively to provide convenience for the public, especially for the people of Taiwan.
Chang also said that Taiwan's civil society very much hopes that more and more mainland people will travel to Taiwan, and the tourism industry will surely be very happy. He hopes the Taiwan government will not create any more obstructions and can also make a proactive response.
When a reporter asked if there is no room for negotiation if the DPP government does not accept the '1992 Consensus,' as the mainland side currently requires it for talks, Chang responded, 'Many things, once announced and opened, can be jointly promoted. Some things, like cross-strait flight points, can be realized as long as the Taiwan side accepts them.'
Cheng Li-wun's delegation visited Xiaomi this morning. After the visit, they will take an afternoon flight from Beijing back to Taiwan. (Editor: Chou Hui-ying) 1150412
FAQ
What is included in the 10 measures for Taiwan announced by the CCP?
It includes the normalization of cross-strait direct passenger flights and a pilot program for independent travel to Taiwan for residents of Shanghai and Fujian.