A delegation led by Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, wrapped up its six-day visit to the Chinese mainland and departed Beijing for Taiwan on Sunday afternoon.

Song Tao, head of the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, saw the delegation off at the Beijing Capital International Airport.

On Sunday morning, Cheng and her delegation visited a Xiaomi auto factory, where they were briefed on the latest developments in the production and research and development of new energy vehicles on the mainland.

Cheng also sat in the driver's seat of a vehicle, praising its intelligent and user-friendly design.

From Tuesday to Sunday, the delegation toured Jiangsu Province, Shanghai and Beijing. This marks the first visit in a decade of a KMT delegation led by its chairperson to the mainland.

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A trip 'well worth it'

During the delegation's tour in Beijing that began Friday afternoon, Cheng observed advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation-driven growth, highlighting the potential for cross-Strait cooperation.

Cheng said she had specifically requested to observe AI education in schools and engage with technology companies in Beijing, describing the trip as "well worth it."

The delegation's first stop was Tsinghua University High School, where they learned about the application of AI in teaching. In school laboratories, the delegation watched student-developed projects including robot football matches, robotic dogs and robotic arms.

Cheng engaged with students and teachers during the visit, praising their work.

On Saturday morning, the delegation visited the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center, where they gained firsthand experience of Beijing's strong momentum in becoming an AI innovation hub.

Cheng showed a strong interest in a "bionic intelligent hand" on display, examining its movements closely and encouraging other delegation members to try it.

The delegation later held discussions with representatives from technology companies, including AI model developer Zhipu AI and robotics firm Galbot, to explore new opportunities for cross-Strait sci-tech cooperation.

"I'm very happy," Cheng said, adding that practices such as integrating AI into basic education and using technological innovation to drive industrial growth could provide useful guidance for Taiwan's industrial upgrading efforts.

She called for greater support for young people in Taiwan to help them unlock their potential. She said that without political obstacles, cross-Strait cooperation could make significant contributions to humanity.

The delegation also visited cultural landmarks, such as the National Centre for the Performing Arts and the Palace Museum in Beijing.

(With input from Xinhua)