Accompanying Ma Ying-jeou on the Mainland Taiwan Students: The most important thing for the two sides of the strait is to have more communication and exchanges

Chongqing, 4 Apr (ZXS) -- Taiwan students who visit the mainland with Ma Ying-jeou: The most important thing between the two sides of the strait is to have more communication and exchanges

China News Agency reporter Lu Mei

Ma Ying-jeou's first trip to the mainland, in addition to returning to his hometown to worship his ancestors, leading Taiwanese students to pursue history and communicate with mainland youth is also the focus of the trip. Halfway through the trip, the Taiwan students accompanying the delegation said in an interview with reporters that they had gained a lot and realized the importance of cross-strait exchanges, especially youth exchanges.

Shaken by history, cherish peace even more

Sun Yuru, a student of the Department of Data Science at Soochow University, was deeply shocked by the historical truth learned at the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by the Japanese Invading Army. She said that Taiwan's history textbooks have only a few words about the Nanjing Massacre, and the content of the memorial hall made her empathize with the suffering of her compatriots and bring tears in her eyes. She and many of her team members always wore the purple gold grass badge presented by the memorial on their chests, "which is a symbol of peace."

The understanding of cross-strait relations has gone further

Feng Hao, an English graduate of Tamkang University, whose ancestral home is in Anhui Province, has also returned to his hometown to visit. The trip was full and he felt that he had gained a lot. "My understanding of history and cross-strait relations has improved." He said that although radicals on the island of Taiwan attacked and smeared the trip, "I think when we put aside our differences, the two sides of the strait still have a lot in common and a lot of topics to talk about." ”

"Visiting the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum made me the most memorable." Zhan Yuxiang, a student of the Department of Political Science at National Taiwan University, said: Many people in Taiwan do not understand the importance of the "consensus of '92" and cross-strait exchanges, and this has become a great sticking point between the two sides of the strait. But in fact, the two sides of the strait have the same origin, and the most important thing is to establish a platform for communication between the two sides through the "consensus of '92", and promote cross-strait exchanges at a more general and diversified level through young people.

The mainland's openness and inclusiveness are touching

Everywhere Ma Ying-jeou and his entourage went, they were warmly welcomed by the local people. Huang Chenli, a student at Taipei City University, was deeply touched by this. He said that the mainland people have an inclusive attitude towards Mr. Ma and us, and our exchanges with mainland students are not just a formality, but can deeply explore real issues and exchange views with each other. This approach can resolve misunderstandings about each other and help young people on both sides of the strait truly understand each other. "I believe that in the near future, young people on both sides of the strait will be able to move forward hand in hand."

Zhang Changyi, a student at the Institute of Astronomy at Central University, said that through face-to-face exchanges, he felt the rationality and friendliness of the mainland, and dialogue could eliminate doubts and fears in his heart.

Willing to plan to the mainland for development

Many Taiwanese students will learn about the mainland's cultural scenery, food culture and so on through the Internet or social media. Sun Yuru said that he often reads the introduction of some Internet celebrity attractions, and is curious and wants to see it; Xu Zhiyuan, a student of ethnology at Chengchi University, said that the trip made his understanding of the mainland from vague to clear, and he saw the specific appearance of the mainland's urban development.

Xu Zhiyuan has established WeChat contact with a number of mainland students and has been chatting with them for the past few days. He was impressed by the difference in views on employment among students on both sides of the strait. He said that Taiwanese students' job search emphasizes personal income or position, but mainland students are more inclined to contribute to society or the collective when choosing a job, which may be caused by differences in the system or development context of the two sides of the strait.

Huang Chenli, a physical education major, said that he hopes to have the opportunity to visit and understand the mainland's sports venues and primary and secondary school teaching systems in the future, and if he can go to the mainland to become a coach or physical education teacher, it will also be a good opportunity for him. (End)