Qi Bangyuan's delicate and grand brushstrokes often make mainland readers resonate with her feelings about her family and country. People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait always have a natural sense of closeness due to the same Chinese cultural upbringing.
The youth version of Kunqu Opera "The Peony Pavilion" started its 20th anniversary performance on the island; Taiwanese Peking Opera master Wei Haimin made a special trip to Beijing to participate in performances commemorating Mei Lanfang and Mei Baojiu.