Top political advisor urges people across Taiwan Strait to promote Chinese culture

Top political advisor Wang Huning on Monday called on people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to shoulder the mission of preserving and promoting Chinese culture. 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 when meeting with Taiwan and mainland guests attending the third Cross-Strait Chinese Culture Summit in Beijing.

Wang said the summit highlights the shared belief among people on both sides of the Strait that the territory cannot be divided, the country cannot be destabilized, the nation cannot be separated, and the civilization cannot be interrupted.

He added that people on both sides of the Strait should strengthen their confidence in Chinese culture and foster a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation.

Wang called for enhanced cross-Strait cultural exchanges, deeper cooperation and integrated development across the Strait, and urged efforts to promote the innovative development of Chinese culture.

Reaffirming the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, Wang said that both sides should firmly oppose secessionist activities in Taiwan and their attempts to sever cultural bonds between the two sides of the Strait.

He also encouraged young people across the Strait to develop a correct understanding of history, the nation and the state, and to contribute their energy to national rejuvenation.

At the meeting, Chang Jung-kung, vice chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, said that people on both sides of the Strait are all Chinese belonging to one family and nurtured by Chinese culture.

Chang called for efforts to jointly preserve and promote Chinese culture on the common political foundation of adhering to the 1992 Consensus and opposing Taiwan secession, with the aim of pursuing peace, development and national rejuvenation.

Top political advisor urges people across Taiwan Strait to promote Chinese culture

China's appeal as a travel destination is growing globally thanks to its stunning scenery, visa-free entry policies and well-developed transportation system, according to international tourism industry professionals.

Jason Thomas, head of Business Development and Partnerships for Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in Australia, said he was thoroughly impressed by the stunning natural beauty when visiting south China's Guilin City.

"Every direction I've looked today has been a completely new scene. You'll see many people coming to visit from Australia. Very much worthwhile to get into your country," he said.

Many passport holders around the world are also now able to enter China without a visa. As more travelers take advantage of this convenient policy, word of mouth has spread about sightseeing opportunities and cultural experiences in the country.

"Before, I heard Russian people, their favorite routes are Türkiye and Egypt. And as of now, I'm starting to hear more and more from my friends that they prefer to travel to China and they would love to come back later, again and again. Visa-free was extended, and I think this is a great opportunity for people to come here every year and looking for the new opportunity to organize their trips to China," said a director from a Russian tourism company.

Tourism professionals also hailed China's increasingly well-developed transportation network for foreign visitors.

"Actually from South America, there's more routes nowadays. We could fly now from Bogota to Mexico actually. And then you don't have to get off the plane and then you fly straight to Shenzhen. So I think you guys are like extremely well prepared to actually offer the world, which is leaning towards this type of tourism in China," said a plane ticket distributor from Colombia.

China boasts huge potential for inbound tourism: int'l tourism professionals