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PFP head James Soong in Shanghai for forum
By Jiao Xiaoyang (China Daily)
Updated: 2005-09-15 06:13
The forum is regarded as a step towards realizing the consensus reached
between Soong and CPC Central Committee General Secretary Hu Jintao during their
talks in Beijing in May. Both parties agreed to maintain dialogue.
The mainland has taken a series of concrete steps to facilitate cross-Straits
business and exchanges of personnel since Soong's visit in May and an earlier
visit by the then Kuomintang Chairman Lien Chan.
The mainland waived the import taxes on 15 kinds of Taiwan fruits starting
from August 1, in addition to continued efforts to smooth passenger transport
and chartered freight flights across the Straits, and simplify Taiwan
compatriots' entry into and exit of mainland.
The mainland education authorities have equalized tuition fees for Taiwan
students studying in mainland universities, and are considering offering special
scholarships for Taiwan students studying in mainland colleges.
"There are still some issues that need further efforts
from both sides, and the forum in Shanghai will provide a good opportunity for
discussion," PFP Secretary-General Chin Chin-sheng was quoted by Taiwan local
media as saying prior to the Shanghai trip.
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