Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council: It is hoped that Taiwan will give priority to the restoration of cross-strait direct flight points that Taiwan compatriots have concentrated on

　　Chinanews.com, February 1. Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said in response to an inquiry on February 1 that she hoped that Taiwan would cherish the hard-won achievements of cross-strait air direct flights and take practical measures to give priority to the resumption of cross-strait direct flights, which Taiwan compatriots complained about. Waypoints, continue to promote the normal operation of cross-strait air routes, and benefit compatriots on both sides of the strait.

　　Reporter: It is reported that the mainland's aviation authority has urged Taiwan to resume direct flights between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait through the communication channel of the two sessions.

Please confirm and explain your considerations.

　　Zhu Fenglian said that on February 1, the mainland's aviation authority had sent a letter to Taiwan through the "Air Transport Agreement across the Taiwan Strait", stating that the current epidemic situation on both sides of the Taiwan Strait has stabilized, and it is a favorable opportunity to further resume normal operations of cross-strait air routes.

I hope that both sides will meet each other halfway to promote the normal operation of cross-strait air routes, and give priority to the restoration of 16 cross-strait direct flight destinations such as Guangzhou, where Taiwan compatriots have received more feedback.

　　We believe that at present, the epidemic situation in the mainland has been well controlled, and Taiwan compatriots can come to study, work, start a business, and live with peace of mind.

The compatriots on both sides of the strait have a strong desire to realize normal exchanges and exchanges. We attach great importance to it and have made comprehensive preparations for it.

We hope that the Taiwan side will cherish the hard-won results of cross-strait air direct flights, take practical measures, give priority to restoring the cross-strait direct flight destinations that Taiwan compatriots have concentrated on, continue to promote the normal operation of cross-strait air routes, and benefit compatriots on both sides of the strait.