Chen Yunlin returns to Beijing with achievements

Special Report:ARATS Chief visits Taiwan

The Mainland's top Taiwan affairs negotiator has returned to Beijing after an historic five-day visit to Taiwan, which produced agreements on trade and transport.

Presidentofthemainland'sAssociationforRelationsAcross
theTaiwanStraits(ARATS)ChenYunlinreturnedtoBeijing,
China,onNov.7,2008,aftercompletedafive-dayhistoric
visittoTaiwan.WangYi,directorofboththeTaiwanWork
OfficeoftheCommunistPartyofChinaCentralCommitteeand
theTaiwanAffairsOfficeoftheStateCouncilreceivedhim
attheBeijingCapitalInternationalAirportat13:50local
time.(XinhuaPhoto)

Chen Yunlin was greeted by Wang Yi, Director of the Taiwan Affairs Office, at the airport. They say the achievements of this visit are a milestone of cross-straits ties. Wang says Chen's visit has started a new negotiation mechanism to allow broader exchanges for peace and development of the Taiwan Straits. Chen says he believes his visit benefits the Taiwan people, and will gain in support, despite some disturbances during his visit.

ARATS chairman Chen Yunlin said, "There were some disturbances during our trip to Taiwan this time. But what both sides have accomplished, in terms of the agreements and peace between both sides of the straits, continues to move forward."

Wang Yi, director of State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said, "The discussions between the two sides have reached a new level. Our development shows a bright future which will benefit the peoples of both sides of the straits, and bring peace to the Taiwan Straits."