Top political advisor attends Taiwan compatriots forum

Chinese top political advisor Wang Huning attended the opening of the seventh forum of social groups of Taiwan compatriots in Beijing on Friday, and delivered a speech.

Speaking at the forum, Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), called for efforts to firmly implement the Party's overall policy for resolving the Taiwan question in the new era, and adhere to the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus.

He called for uniting Taiwan compatriots to jointly promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and advance the great cause of national reunification.

Wang expressed the hope that Taiwan compatriots would grasp the historical trend, firm up their confidence and determination to achieve the complete reunification of the motherland, and steadfastly foster a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation.

Wang said that it is necessary to deepen the integrated development across the Strait in all fields, and welcome Taiwan compatriots and young people from Taiwan to engage in exchanges and pursue development on the Chinese mainland.

He also stressed the need to firmly support the patriots working for reunification within the island, and resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" separatist activities and external interference.

About 400 people attended the forum.