Full coverage: Cross-Strait Peaceful Development Forum

Political issues are on the agenda for the first time at the two-day Cross-Strait Peace Forum, which has begun in Beijing. The forum also covers culture, society, and the youth to promote cross-Strait ties.

Top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng has called on both sides to protect and improve the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations. Delegates say the relationship across the strait faces many challenges, and the forum is essential to increase communication.