Hu Jintao voices good wishes for Taiwan Olympians

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-08-08 21:19

BEIJING - Hu Jintao, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), expressed good wishes for Taiwan athletes on Friday, saying that he hoped they would have good results at the Olympic Games.

Hu also expressed deep gratitude to Taiwan people who supported the mainland in disaster-relief efforts after the 8.0-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Sichuan Province on May 12.

Hu made the remarks while meeting with Kuomintang (KMT) Honorary Chairman Lien Chan, KMT Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung and People First Party (PFP) Chairman James Soong.

The Taiwan guests were invited to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games that starts at 8 p.m. on Friday.

Hu said that people from all circles in Taiwan have participated in the preparation for the Games in various ways in recent years.

"I believe we are surely able to present a unique and high-level international sporting gala, with the great support of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the international Olympic communities as well with the mutual endeavors made by all Chinese both at home and from overseas, including Taiwan compatriots," Hu said.

Hu said he hoped the two sides across the Taiwan Strait can grasp the rare historic opportunity to vigorously strengthen exchanges and cooperation in every field and bring tangible benefits to the compatriots on both sides of the Strait.

"Currently, the cross-Strait relationship shows good momentum of development. This is a hard-won situation worth cherishing. We should continue to make joint efforts to keep the good momentum going on," Hu said.

"The Chinese people on both sides of the Strait have the wisdom and capability to properly handle the existing disagreements," he added.

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