New Taiwan affairs spokesman pledges stronger cross-Strait exchanges

Newly appointed spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, Peng Qing'en, held his first news conference in Beijing on Wednesday.

At his debut briefing, Peng, who also serves as director of the office's economic bureau, said that in his new role, he will promptly and accurately present the mainland's policies and measures regarding Taiwan.

"I will strengthen communication and exchanges with everyone and work together to enhance mutual understanding between compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait," Peng said.