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Top political advisor addresses key cross-Strait event in Xiamen

Source: XinhuaUpdated: 2017-06-19

Top political advisor addresses key cross-Strait event in Xiamen

Yu Zhengsheng, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, addresses the 9th Straits Forum in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 18, 2017. (Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng) 

XIAMEN, June 18 - Top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng Sunday said the Chinese mainland remains committed to promoting people-to-people exchanges, and economic and social development across the Taiwan Strait for the benefit of compatriots despite new risks and challenges.

Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, made the remarks when addressing the ninth Straits Forum held in Xiamen, Fujian Province.