Reported 7 months ago
The 16th Cross-Strait Forum took place in Xiamen, Fujian Province, with Yunlin County Chief Chang Li-shan and KMT delegates attending to promote cross-strait exchanges. However, Mainland Affairs Council Chairperson Chiu Chui-cheng expressed reservations, stating that the forum serves as a United Front platform disguised as an exchange, cautioning against local government participation. KMT Chairman Johnny Chiang sent Vice Chairman Lien Sheng-wen to participate, emphasizing the benefits of increased interaction and understanding for easing cross-strait tensions. Various politicians shared differing views on the impact of such forums on cross-strait relations, with former Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin expressing skepticism and DPP legislator Ker Chien-ming criticizing KMT's participation as falling into China's United Front tactics.
Source: YAHOO