China's top political advisor Wang Huning has stressed the importance of building a broad united front to rally support from all groups in deepening reform and promoting Chinese modernization.
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, made the remarks during an inspection tour in the southern island province of Hainan from Wednesday to Friday.
Wang went to Haikou, Qionghai and Sanya, where he conducted in-depth research on comprehensive passenger transport hubs, universities and middle schools, enterprises invested by compatriots from Taiwan, village of Li ethnic minority, scientific research institutions, historical and cultural districts and religious sites.
He also learned about the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port, saying this is a strategic decision made by the CPC Central Committee and a major task for Hainan to comprehensively deepen reform and opening-up.
When visiting enterprises invested by compatriots from Taiwan, Wang said it's important to create conditions and build platforms to deepen integrated development across the Taiwan Straits and promote economic and cultural exchanges across the Straits.
Wang urged measures to better meet the demands of compatriots from Taiwan regarding study, employment, and business operations in Hainan, thus promoting integrated development across the Taiwan Strait.
As of the end of 2023, Hainan had approved the establishment of more than 2,500 enterprises invested by Taiwan compatriots. In November 2023, the province announced a series of measures to encourage Taiwan compatriots to make investments or start businesses in the Hainan Free Trade Port.
China's top political advisor stresses united front in Chinese modernization
