Top political adviser urges efforts to boost communication across the Strait

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Wang Yang, a senior Communist Party of China (CPC) official and a top political adviser, has urged the expediting of the implementation of preferential policies for Taiwan compatriots to further communication and cooperation across the Taiwan Strait.

Wang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, made the remarks during his visit to the 10th Straits Forum in Xiamen in southeast China's Fujian Province.

Calling for upholding the notion that "both sides belong to one family," he said that Taiwan compatriots who study, work, or live on the Chinese mainland will step by step gain equal rights with mainland citizens.

Wang Yang, a top political adviser and senior Party official, speaks at the 10th Straits Forum in Xiamen City, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 6, 2018. /VCG Photo

Noting that economic and cultural communication and cooperation should be continuously strengthened, Wang stressed enhancing the relationship and improving the well-being of people across the Taiwan Strait.

Every Taiwanese who studies, works, or lives on the Chinese mainland tells a story of the notion "both sides belong to one family" with their unique experiences, said Wang, calling them the contributors and practitioners of the peaceful development across the Strait.

The 10th Straits Forum is held in Xiamen, June 6, 2018. /VCG Photo

He asked Party and government officials at all levels to listen to and respond to the opinions and concerns of Taiwan compatriots, and create a more convenient and better environment for their development on China's mainland.

Wang visited several Taiwanese enterprises and communities in Xiamen, as well as the Graduate Institute for Taiwan Studies at Xiamen University, and held a symposium with Taiwan representatives on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Source(s): Xinhua News Agency