Chiang Pin-kun, vice-chairman of the KMT, said he hoped his ongoing
mainland trip will bring the views of Taiwanese citizens to the mainland and
enhance mutual understanding.
"KMT always seeks to solve cross-Straits issues through dialogue and
negotiations," Chiang told reporters in Guangzhou Tuesday morning, after he
visited the Huanghuagang 72-Martyrs Cemetery in downtown Guangzhou.
On behalf of KMT chairman Lien Chan and all the KMT party members, Chiang
paid homage to the martyrs who were slain during the Huanghuagang Uprising in
Guangzhou in 1911.
"I feel a bid sad while cherishing the memory of the KMT martyrs," said
Chiang.
Chiang and his wife laid wreaths at the tombs of the 72 martyrs and watered a
101-year-old pine tree that was planted by Dr Sun Yatsen, the founder and
premier of the KMT.
Dr Sun Yat-sen, also the founding father of the republic, died 80 years ago.
![Chiang Pin-kun, vice-chairman of the Taiwan-based Chinese Kuomintang Party, bows to pay tribute to a statue of Dr Sun Yat-sen at Sun's mausoleum in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province March 30, 2005. Dr Sun is the pioneer of Chinese revolution and the founding father of the republic. Chiang and his delegation will also visit Beijing and meet senior officials from the Communist Party of China before the end of their trip on Friday. [newsphoto]](xin_09030230105338412921.jpg)
Chiang Pin-kun,
vice-chairman of the Taiwan-based Chinese Kuomintang Party, bows to pay
tribute to a statue of Dr Sun Yat-sen at Sun's mausoleum in Nanjing,
Jiangsu Province March 30, 2005. Dr Sun is the pioneer of Chinese
revolution and the founding father of the republic. Chiang and his
delegation will also visit Beijing and meet senior officials from the
Communist Party of China before the end of their trip on Friday.
[newsphoto] |
Chiang and his delegation received a warm welcome from Taiwanese investors in
Guangdong as well as from local residents while he was visiting the
commemoration park.
Many Taiwanese investors are expecting Chiang's mainland trip to help ease
current cross-Straits tension caused by Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian's
"independence activities" and the recent passing of the Anti-Secession Law on
the mainland.
Frank Tsai, executive director of Airmate Electrical (Shenzhen) Co Ltd, said
many Taiwanese investors are hoping Chiang's mainland visit will contribute to a
further improvement in cross-Straits relations, benefiting the many Taiwanese
investors on the mainland.
Tsai urged Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian to give up his "independence"
activities.
"As a leader of Taiwan, Chen Shui-bian should focus his efforts on boosting
economic development and trying to ensure Taiwanese people live better lives,
instead of frequently challenging the mainland's bottom line," Tsai told China
Daily Tuesday.
Guangdong Province has attracted the largest number of Taiwanese investors in
the country.
The province, the home of Dr Sun Yat-sen, has registered about 300,000
Taiwanese investors and their families.
The southern Chinese province has seen more than 18,440 Taiwan-funded
projects with a total investment of more than US$35.6 billion.
Chiang and his delegation will also visit Beijing and meet senior officials
from the Communist Party of China before the end of their trip on
Friday.
