Chinese Mainland, Taiwan vow to enhance exchanges

The Chinese Mainland and Taiwan should enhance exchanges with the aim of more practical achievements for the public. The is the message from a meeting between Chinese top political advisor, Jia Qinglin, and visiting Taiwan-based Kuomintang Chairman, Wu Poh-hsiung.

Jia Qinglin (R), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, shakes hands with Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung during their meeting at the Great Hall  of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 25, 2009. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

The meeting was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday afternoon. Wu Poh-hsiung and his delegation came at the invitation of President Hu Jintao.

Jia Qinglin spoke highly of the cross-Straits relationship, saying it has made great breakthroughs after a historic turning point last year.

He noted that improved relations have yielded practical benefits for people on both sides. He also mentioned that cross-Straits peace and stability have been highly praised by the international community.

Jia Qinglin called for the KMT and the Communist Party of China to shoulder greater responsibility in promoting the cross-Straits relationship.

He also stressed that interaction and inter-party dialogue would play an irreplaceable role in keeping the development of cross-Straits relations on a peaceful track.