Jiang Wan'an's Answer to Liberation Daily's Question: We hope that the positive benefits of the Twin Cities Forum can continue to expand
This morning, the 2023 Shanghai Taipei City Forum was held, and Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng and Taipei Mayor Jiang Wan'an delivered speeches respectively. At the meeting, the leaders of the two cities jointly witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Exchange and Cooperation in the Exhibition Industry between Shanghai and Taipei, the Memorandum of Understanding on Promoting Low Carbon Exchange and Cooperation between Shanghai and Taipei, and the Memorandum of Understanding on Exchange and Cooperation in Badminton Sports between Shanghai Sport University and Taipei Municipal University.
After the main forum ended, Jiang Wan'an accepted a joint interview with media from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. In response to a question from the Jiefang Daily Shangguan News reporter, Jiang Wan'an expressed his gratitude to the two former Taipei mayors for managing the dual city forum structure, which promotes dialogue between the two cities through municipal exchanges. "If the dual city forum can successfully resolve differences and eliminate opposition, I believe the positive benefits it can create are limitless."
Looking ahead to the future, Jiang Wan'an expressed the hope that the positive benefits of the Twin Cities Forum can continue to expand, and through such positive influence, bring a peaceful and prosperous future to the two cities and between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. "This is our common expectation, and we will continue to work hard."
In the upcoming sub forums, guests from both sides of the Taiwan Strait will have in-depth exchanges on topics such as digital economy, low-carbon sustainability, and smart healthcare. This afternoon, the Taipei delegation continued their visit itinerary in Shanghai.