Beijing Mayor meets Honorary KMT Chairmen in Taipei

Beijing (CNS) – Beijing Mayor Guo Jinlong arrived in Taipei with a delegation on Thursday for a six-day visit to boost cultural ties.

Guo first met Kuomintang (KMT) Honorary Chairman Lien Chan at a KMT-affiliated think tank on Hangzhou South Road. "The common culture creates empathy across the Taiwan Strait," said Lien. "It is of great importance that your visit concentrates on cultural exchange."

Guo said Lien's seven visits to Beijing in recent years have effectively promoted cooperation between Beijing and Taiwan in a variety of sectors.

Later, Guo met Kuomintang (KMT) Honorary Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung at the Grand Hotel. Wu told Guo that he had been to Beijing many times and was impressed by the progress of the city's infrastructure.

"Fruits of the peaceful development across the Strait have been hard won," Wu said, adding that efforts should be made to prove to people on both sides that a peaceful road is correct and especially beneficial for Taiwanese people.

Guo said his journey is to promote Beijing culture to Taiwan people, including both its traditional and modern aspects, and he hopes to promote cooperation between the two sides.