A delegation of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, led by its chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, arrived in Shanghai at noon on Tuesday for a mainland visit that will run through Sunday.
The delegation is scheduled to visit Jiangsu Province, Shanghai and Beijing, marking the first time in a decade that a KMT chairperson has led a delegation to the Chinese mainland.
The visit is regarded as an important part of the exchanges and dialogue between the KMT and the Communist Party of China under the new circumstances.
Strengthening exchanges and dialogue between the two parties, according to a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, will have a significant and positive impact on maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and promoting the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations.
Cheng arrives in Shanghai, kicking off KMT delegation's mainland visit
Chinese American influencer Sherry Zhu has expressed her excitement after participating in a grand ceremony held in Huangling County, northwest China's Shaanxi Province on Sunday to pay homage to the Yellow Emperor, who is considered to have been the founder of the Chinese civilization and the common ancestor of all Chinese people.
Zhu, a Gen-Z content creator born and raised in New Jersey, has captured the attention of social media users worldwide with her viral TikTok series "Becoming Chinese," sparking widespread appreciation and reflection on Chinese culture.
Speaking about the ceremony, Zhu said it showcases the strength of that culture and the deep roots shared by Chinese people around the world.
"I'm truly blown away by the magnitude of this event. I got a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and a deeper meaning of hometown. I think that what's really beautiful and significant is that all of us, specifically like me and the people overseas, came together here to pay our respects to our grand ancestor, really just shows the strength of Chinese culture and the strength of our culture and our roots," she said.
The ceremony is traditionally held on Qingming, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, which falls on Sunday this year. During the Qingming holiday, Chinese people mourn their deceased family members and worship their ancestors.
"Become Chinese" US influencer attends ceremony honoring legendary emperor
