Students from Both Sides of the Strait and Wuhan University Exchange Ma Ying-jeou called on young people on both sides of the strait to have more contacts

Wuhan, 3 Mar (ZXS) -- Ma Yingjeou called on young people on both sides of the strait to have more contacts

China News Agency reporter Lu Mei Ma Furong

On the afternoon of the 30th, Ma Ying-jeou led 28 young Taiwanese students to visit Wuhan University, and held a discussion with 1934 Wuhan University students in the library of Wuhan University (now the University History Museum), which was built in 35.

Wuhan University traces its origins to the self-improvement school founded in 1893, which brings together many wonderful chapters in the modern history of the Chinese nation, and has a strong relationship with Taiwan. Wang Shijie, the founder of the school, recalled his ideal in Taiwan in his later years, saying, "If you want to run it, you should run a university with lofty ideals and first-class standards." "The well-known female writer Su Xuelin has taught at Wuhan University and Taiwan Cheng Kung University for <> years, and a group of outstanding alumni such as Hu Qiuyuan, Zhao Yaodong, Shen Gangbo, and Yan Gengwang have made positive contributions to Taiwan's social development and cross-strait exchanges.

"I have been engaged in cross-strait work for 37 years, and the first time I came to the mainland (now) was really too long." Ma Ying-jeou said in his speech, "I have been teaching international law at Soochow University for five or six years, and half of the students are from the mainland, and I find that students from both sides of the strait can create a lot of sparks together, which is very interesting." ”

He also said that there are still many things that can be done on both sides of the strait, and a very important point is to let young people on both sides of the strait have more contact and understanding, increase their friendship, and let the two sides gradually integrate together. Only by enhancing exchanges between the two sides of the strait can we avoid war by sharing the same language and species. It is hoped that some new projects can be created in the future to promote and enhance cross-strait student exchanges.

"The fellowship of people is in the heart." Zhang Pingwen, president of Wuhan University, extended a warm welcome to Ma Ying-jeou and his entourage, saying that no matter how many disturbances and obstacles they encounter, exchanges and cooperation between compatriots on both sides of the strait cannot be stopped, interrupted, or less. It is hoped that Mr. Ma Ying-jeou's visit will further promote the strengthening of exchanges between Taiwan universities and Wuhan University and achieve more cooperation results.

At the symposium, the visiting Taiwanese students were full of curiosity about the life of Wang Yixuan, who is also from Taiwan and studying at the School of Journalism and Communication of Wuhan University, consulted her about study and employment, and proposed to strengthen exchanges between cross-strait student organizations. Zhang Yumeng, a third-year law student in charge of exchanges between Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan in the student union, patiently answered Taiwanese students' questions about cross-university cooperation, club exchanges, and employment.

At the end of the discussion, Zhang Pingwen, on behalf of Wuhan University, presented Ma Yingjeou with an album of "Early Architecture of Wuhan University", as well as books such as "Ancient Yin Hui" and "Ancient Training Collection". Ma Ying-jeou presented Wuhan University with the "Great Dictionary of Chinese Language" jointly planned and compiled by experts from both sides of the strait.

"Mr. Ma Ying-jeou called this exchange 'exploring the road,' and I believe that young people on both sides of the strait working together will make this road farther and wider." Wang Yixuan said in an interview with reporters after the meeting that after studying in Wuhan for 4 years, she felt the tolerance and enthusiasm of mainland teachers and students for Taiwan students, and also had a different vision and platform. She is willing to share her experience and gains in the mainland with Taiwanese youth, and looks forward to more Taiwanese young people entering the mainland and understanding the mainland.

"Mainland students and Taiwanese students are very interested in each other's lives." Zhang Yumeng told reporters that with the help of this exchange forum, she and 3 Taiwanese youths added WeChat to each other, looking forward to more in-depth exchanges, understanding, and friendship in the future.

When students on both sides of the strait took a group photo, Ma Ying-jeou led students on both sides of the strait to shout "peaceful struggle, rejuvenate China", which made Zhang Yumeng's heart surging: "At that moment, I felt a sense of responsibility and mission. ”

It is understood that Wuhan University is one of the earliest mainland universities to recruit Taiwan students, taking the lead in including Taiwan students in college student medical insurance, and setting up the Hubei Province Taiwan Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Guidance Center, constantly creating favorable conditions for Taiwan students' study, life and employment development. The university has signed cooperation agreements with 30 Taiwan universities and scientific research institutions, and carried out student exchanges with 24 Taiwan universities. (End)