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Journalists begin 9-day visit to Gansu
Updated: Jul 17, 2023
By Zhang Yi and Shi Xuefan in Lanzhou
chinadaily.com.cn
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Reporters from both sides of the Taiwan Strait embarked on a nine-day trip to Lanzhou, capital of Gansu province, on Sunday, to report on the latest local developments and boost mutual understanding.
The annual event has been held since 2000 and is organized by the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and the All-China Journalists Association.
During the trips, reporters conduct in-depth interviews and write reports. The event, which is held in different regions, provides Taiwan journalists with a platform to learn about history, culture and socioeconomic development on the mainland and understand the benefits of cross-Strait exchange and cooperation.
Chen Binhua, who is deputy head of the information bureau of the Taiwan Affairs Office and leader of the trip, said that it is a great opportunity to help journalists delve into the depths of the Chinese mainland to understand its vibrant socio-economic development.
During interviews, there is exchange and mutual learning between the news industry on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, which helps to improve overall standards, Chen said.
He said that he participated in the exchange twice in the past as a journalist for Xinhua News Agency before he joined the Taiwan Affairs Office, and had made good friends with journalists from Taiwan.
"I hope that during this trip, there will be more communication and that everyone will become good friends," he said.
Some 40 reporters from 23 media outlets from the Chinese mainland, Taiwan and Hong Kong are participating this year, including ten media outlets from Taiwan. They will visit the Gansu Provincial Museum and Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, enjoy beef noodles and watch equestrian performances.
Lin Wei-kang, a young vlogger from Taiwan, who participated in the interviews in Gansu, said that he would share the beauty of Gansu with people across the Strait in his video.
Visiting the Yellow River for the first time on Sunday night, he said: "It is the mother river of all the Chinese people. It is a must-visit place when you come to the mainland."
