(Xiamen, 15th) Former Taiwanese leader Ma Ying-jeou attended the Straits Forum for the first time on the 15th. In his speech at the conference, he pointed out that only through continuous exchanges and understanding can the two sides of the strait reduce misunderstandings, avoid misjudgments, and build trust and consensus to jointly seek opportunities for cooperation and development. Only by insisting on the peaceful development of both sides and deepening cooperation on the common basis of the '1992 Consensus' and opposing Taiwan independence, can the two sides create a peaceful and win-win situation.
According to a report by United Daily News, Ma Ying-jeou said at the 17th Straits Forum conference in the morning that this was his fourth visit to mainland China and his first visit to Fujian. Visiting Xiamen in Fujian today, he felt particularly excited. Because Xiamen is not only just a strip of water away from Taiwan, but also a place familiar to many Taiwanese.
He said that historically, many Taiwanese people's ancestors came from Fujian, especially from the Quanzhou and Zhangzhou areas. Minnan dialect is a common language for many Taiwanese, and Mazu belief is the spiritual pillar of many Taiwanese. In terms of cuisine, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is a must-have dish for feasts, satay sauce is an indispensable condiment on the table, and pickled radish omelet is a home-cooked dish that Taiwanese people have eaten since childhood. The connections between Fujian and Taiwan are not only historical imprints of the two sides but also transmissions of Chinese culture, a precious asset that can be continuously developed and jointly safeguarded by both sides.
He stated that Kinmen is less than 10 kilometers from Xiamen. On a clear day, you can see each other. This geographical proximity not only facilitated historical interactions but also fostered many exchanges and collaborations among the people. For example, much of the water used in Kinmen is transported from Fujian, and the globally famous Kinmen Kaoliang is brewed with water from Fujian.
He asked the audience, 'Raise your hand if you've tried Kinmen Kaoliang?' Many people raised their hands. He also mentioned that after the mini three links, transportation between Kinmen and Xiamen became more convenient, boosting tourism, trade, and tourism. Many residents and relatives travel to Xiamen for shopping and visiting relatives, and many mainlanders go to Kinmen through Xiamen for sightseeing. 'Kinmen and Xiamen are a microcosm of cross-strait exchanges and a concrete demonstration of cross-strait peace.'
Ma Ying-jeou said that although there are still many challenging difficulties in the current development of cross-strait relations, 'I have always believed that emotional exchanges between people on both sides of the strait cannot be cut off. No political force can suppress or prevent sincere exchanges between the people on both sides, nor can it sever the natural emotions rooted in the same ancestry of Chinese people on both sides.'
According to a report by United Daily News, Ma Ying-jeou said at the 17th Straits Forum conference in the morning that this was his fourth visit to mainland China and his first visit to Fujian. Visiting Xiamen in Fujian today, he felt particularly excited. Because Xiamen is not only just a strip of water away from Taiwan, but also a place familiar to many Taiwanese.
He said that historically, many Taiwanese people's ancestors came from Fujian, especially from the Quanzhou and Zhangzhou areas. Minnan dialect is a common language for many Taiwanese, and Mazu belief is the spiritual pillar of many Taiwanese. In terms of cuisine, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is a must-have dish for feasts, satay sauce is an indispensable condiment on the table, and pickled radish omelet is a home-cooked dish that Taiwanese people have eaten since childhood. The connections between Fujian and Taiwan are not only historical imprints of the two sides but also transmissions of Chinese culture, a precious asset that can be continuously developed and jointly safeguarded by both sides.
He stated that Kinmen is less than 10 kilometers from Xiamen. On a clear day, you can see each other. This geographical proximity not only facilitated historical interactions but also fostered many exchanges and collaborations among the people. For example, much of the water used in Kinmen is transported from Fujian, and the globally famous Kinmen Kaoliang is brewed with water from Fujian.
He asked the audience, 'Raise your hand if you've tried Kinmen Kaoliang?' Many people raised their hands. He also mentioned that after the mini three links, transportation between Kinmen and Xiamen became more convenient, boosting tourism, trade, and tourism. Many residents and relatives travel to Xiamen for shopping and visiting relatives, and many mainlanders go to Kinmen through Xiamen for sightseeing. 'Kinmen and Xiamen are a microcosm of cross-strait exchanges and a concrete demonstration of cross-strait peace.'
Ma Ying-jeou said that although there are still many challenging difficulties in the current development of cross-strait relations, 'I have always believed that emotional exchanges between people on both sides of the strait cannot be cut off. No political force can suppress or prevent sincere exchanges between the people on both sides, nor can it sever the natural emotions rooted in the same ancestry of Chinese people on both sides.'