In order to further promote the normalization of cross-strait personnel exchanges and interactions across various fields, respond to the strong expectations of the Taiwanese people and the tourism industry, and enhance the well-being of compatriots on both sides of the strait, the mainland will soon resume tourism for Shanghai residents to visit Kinmen and Matsu. All relevant preparations are currently underway. We hope that the tourism industries on both sides will strengthen communication and coordination to provide high-quality services and products for mainland residents traveling to Kinmen and Matsu.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced that it will soon resume tourism for Shanghai residents to visit Kinmen and Matsu. Taiwan Affairs Office: Positive Support and Welcome the Move
On the 4th, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, responded to media inquiries by stating that the mainland has always adhered to the principle that “people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family” and consistently supported the normalization of cross-strait personnel exchanges and interactions across various fields, aiming to benefit compatriots in Taiwan. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s announcement to soon resume tourism for Shanghai residents to Kinmen and Matsu is a practical measure that responds to the strong desire of compatriots on both sides to enhance exchanges and interactions.It also addresses the mainstream public opinion in Taiwanese society, which calls for peace, development,exchanges, and cooperation. We actively support and welcome this decision.
Chen Binhua further expressed the hope that the authorities in Taiwan will heed the mainstream public opinion and industry appeals on the island, lift restrictions on cross-strait personnel exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and resume mainland residents’ travel to Taiwan at an early date.