🎆 Under the glow of vibrant lanterns, Taiwan businessmen gathered in Beijing to celebrate the Lantern Festival, marking a heartwarming reunion filled with hope and unity.
The event, hosted by the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, brought together Taiwan compatriots who have made the mainland their second home. Song Tao, head of both the Taiwan Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, delivered an inspiring speech, extending festive greetings to all Taiwan compatriots. 🏮
\"The mainland economy has withstood pressures and achieved its goals in 2023,\" Song Tao shared, highlighting the resilience and vitality that define the region's economic landscape. He emphasized that the promising growth and the dividends of reform and opening up will offer even more opportunities for Taiwan compatriots and enterprises to thrive on the mainland. 💪💼
Song Tao underlined the importance of embracing the one-China principle and opposing \"Taiwan independence\" to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits. \"By working together, we can ensure a prosperous future and open doors to endless possibilities,\" he encouraged. 🤝🌟
He also sent a clear message: \"If someone is bent on harming the well-being of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Straits and hurting the feelings of compatriots, we will surely make them pay the price.\"
During lively discussions, representatives of Taiwan businessmen expressed their confidence in continuing their journey on the mainland and shared their hopes for fostering the peaceful development of cross-Straits relations. Their voices echoed a shared dream of unity and collaboration. 🌏❤️
The reunion was more than just a celebration; it was a testament to the enduring bonds and shared aspirations between compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Straits. As lanterns illuminated the night sky, so did the optimism for a bright and harmonious future. 🎇✨
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Lantern Festival reunion event held for Taiwan businessmen on mainland
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