2014 Wang–Zhang meetings

Sino–Taiwanese diplomacy In 2014, a series of cross-strait meetings was held between Zhang Zhijun, director of the Chinese government's Taiwan Affairs Office, and Wang Yu-chi, director of Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council. The first meeting took place in Nanjing on 11 February 2014 when Wang visited mainland China, the first official contact between the two governments across the Taiwan Strait after the end of Chinese Civil War in 1949. The tour of Wang and his delegates lasted from 11 to 14 February in Nanjing and Shanghai. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2014-02/11/c_133106558.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20140221213604/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2014-02/11/c_133106558.htm dead February 21, 2014 Cross-Strait affairs chiefs hold first formal meeting - Xinhua | English.news.cn News.xinhuanet.com 2014-02-11 2014-04-21 On 25–28 June 2014, Zhang paid a retrospective visit to Taiwan in order to rebuild ties in the aftermath of the Sunflower Movement.李潇 20 June 2014 http://www.china.org.cn/china/2014-06/20/content_32716102.htm Mainland's Taiwan affairs chief to visit Taiwan China.org.cn 2014-06-23 2014-06-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20140620080813/http://china.org.cn/china/2014-06/20/content_32716102.htm liveChina's First Minister-Level Official Visits Taiwan http://time.com/2919774/china-sends-1st-minister-level-official-to-taiwan/ https://web.archive.org/web/20140625063508/http://time.com/2919774/china-sends-1st-minister-level-official-to-taiwan/ dead June 25, 2014 2014-06-26 Associated Press Time 25 June 2014 It was the highest PRC government official visit to Taiwan. http://www.dw.de/sierens-china-own-goal/a-17748131 Sieren′s China: Own goal | Asia | DW.DE | 01.07.2014 dw.de 2014-08-23 2014-07-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20140717155308/http://www.dw.de/sierens-china-own-goal/a-17748131 live However, due to protests which turned violent, Zhang shortened his trip by cancelling three public appearances at the last minute.https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-official-cancels-appearances-after-protests-in-taiwan-1403938722 China Official Cancels Appearances After Protests in Taiwan Wall Street Journal 28 June 2014 2017-03-13 2017-10-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20171010090437/https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-official-cancels-appearances-after-protests-in-taiwan-1403938722 live Hsu Jenny W. Background In October 2013, in a hotel lobby on the sidelines of the APEC Indonesia 2013 meetings in the Indonesian island of Bali, Wang met with Zhang Zhijun, a ground breaking historical meeting for the first time between leader of Taiwan Affairs Office and leader of Mainland Affairs Council, where the two addressed each other by each's official title. Both of them called on the establishment of a regular dialogue mechanism between their two agencies to enhance mutual understanding and facilitate cross-strait engagement. Wang was also invited by Zhang to visit mainland China.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201310060010.aspx Taiwan, Chinese ministers meet in groundbreaking first | Cross-Strait Affairs | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS 6 October 2013 Focustaiwan.tw 2014-06-23 2013-12-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20131224095200/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201310060010.aspx live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO_Q6GoEbSI 【2013.10.06】王郁琦會張志軍 拋"常態性互訪" -udn tv 6 October 2013 YouTube 2014-06-23 2016-03-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20160308021337/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO_Q6GoEbSI live Prior to the first official meeting between Wang Yu-chi and Zhang Zhijun in Nanjing, Wang was not expected to sign any paper agreement with the Chinese mainland government as requested by the Legislative Yuan earlier on 11 January.(GMT+8) http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20140208000050&cid=1101 First official cross-strait government meeting set to grab headlines｜Politics｜News｜WantChinaTimes.com Wantchinatimes.com 2014-02-08 2014-04-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221223933/http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20140208000050&cid=1101 2014-02-21 dead http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/china-taiwan-relations/2014/02/11/400344/MAC-TAO.htm MAC, TAO ministers to meet today The China Post 2014-04-21 2014-02-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20140222140928/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/china-taiwan-relations/2014/02/11/400344/MAC-TAO.htm dead On 12 June 2014, the MAC confirmed in a press conference of the four-day visit of Zhang Zhijun to Taiwan in end of June 2014. The TAO staff reportedly said that this trip would be conducted in the spirit of equality and dignity after Wang's visit to mainland China earlier on. It was reportedly that Zhang wishes to better understand the general perception of the Taiwanese people so that misunderstanding about mainland China can be reduced.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/china-taiwan-relations/2014/06/13/410038/TAO-official.htm TAO official to visit Taiwan for four days The China Post 2014-06-13 2014-06-24 2014-07-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20140705102311/http://chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/china-taiwan-relations/2014/06/13/410038/TAO-official.htm dead Two days prior to Zhang's arrival in Taiwan, the MAC said that both sides would not discuss any highly sensitive political issues and would not sign any agreement or release any joint statement. The opposition Democratic Progressive Party demanded that the meeting to be conducted without any discussion about "one China", "one China framework" and "one country, two areas" concepts or military mutual trust mechanism and peace treaties issues.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2014/06/24/410836/Wang-Zhang.htm Wang, Zhang won't discuss sensitive issues: MAC The China Post 2014-06-24 2016-03-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20160307084007/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2014/06/24/410836/Wang-Zhang.htm dead Wang Yu-chi's visit to mainland China 11 February 2014 Departure to Nanjing Speaking at Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan before departure to Nanjing with a delegation of 20 people, Wang said that he hoped that this trip would be smooth and help to promote mutual understanding between the two sides. http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201402110008.aspx Wang Yu-chi departs for China (update) | Politics | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS 11 February 2014 Focustaiwan.tw 2014-04-21 2014-04-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20140427220447/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201402110008.aspx live http://english.cntv.cn/program/newsupdate/20140211/103362.shtml Taiwan's mainland affairs chief arrives in Nanjing CCTV News - CNTV English 2014-02-11 2014-04-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221234729/http://english.cntv.cn/program/newsupdate/20140211/103362.shtml 2014-02-21 dead Upon arrival at Nanjing Lukou International Airport in Nanjing, Wang and his delegates were welcomed by Chen Yuanfeng, deputy director of Taiwan Affairs Office.http://english.cntv.cn/program/newsupdate/20140211/103381.shtml Analysts: Nanjing talks will be an important step to promote ties CCTV News - CNTV English 2014-02-11 2014-04-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221234725/http://english.cntv.cn/program/newsupdate/20140211/103381.shtml 2014-02-21 dead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMqtetjay2U 王郁琦抵南京 張志軍未親自接機－民視新聞 YouTube 2014-02-10 2014-04-21 2014-06-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20140630075129/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMqtetjay2U live Wang Yu-chi and Zhang Zhijun meeting At the Purple Palace Nanjing ( 南京紫金山庄) before shaking hand, Wang referred Zhang as "TAO Director Zhang Zhijun" and Zhang referred Wang as "Minister Wang Yu-chi" without mentioning the name Mainland Affairs Council. However, mainland China's Xinhua News Agency referred Wang as the "Responsible Official of Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council" (台湾方面大陆委员会负责人 Táiwān Fāngmiàn Dàlù Wěiyuánhuì Fùzé Rén)http://news.xinhuanet.com/photo/2014-02/11/c_126116518.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20140221213609/http://news.xinhuanet.com/photo/2014-02/11/c_126116518.htm dead February 21, 2014 国台办主任张志军与台湾方面大陆委员会负责人王郁琦举行正式会面_图片频道_新华网 News.xinhuanet.com 2014-04-21 in its Chinese-language news or as the "Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Chief" in its English-language news. Upon meeting with Zhang which began at 2 p.m., both of them agreed on establishing a direct and regular communication channel between the two sides for future engagement under the 1992 Consensus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZHl-fy8JOo Taiwan's Wang Yu chi Glad to visit Dr Sun Yat sen's Mausoleum ecSofE6i08w YouTube 2014-02-13 2014-04-21 2014-06-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20140630085405/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZHl-fy8JOo live They also agreed on finding a solution for health insurance coverage aiming towards Taiwanese students studying in the mainland, on pragmatically establishing Straits Exchange Foundation and Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits offices in each other's territory and on studying the feasibility of allowing visits to detained person once offices have been established.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2014/02/12/2003583307/1 MAC Minister Wang in historic meeting Taipei Times 2014-04-14 2014-04-21 2014-02-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20140222000152/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2014/02/12/2003583307/1 live Zhang said that the people on both sides across the Taiwan Strait belongs to one family, while Wang invited Zhang to visit Taiwan one day.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtrMpUO9PSI MAC minister notes importance of his visit to China YouTube 2014-02-12 2014-04-21 2014-06-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20140630084934/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtrMpUO9PSI live In the evening at 8:00 p.m., Wang and Zhang held a closed-door meeting which was not open to reporters. They also didn't make any public statement prior to the meeting.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/china-taiwan-relations/2014/02/14/400570/Wang-Zhang.htm Wang, Zhang discuss possible Ma-Xi meet The China Post 2014-02-15 2014-04-21 2014-02-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20140222152809/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/china-taiwan-relations/2014/02/14/400570/Wang-Zhang.htm dead 12 February 2014 Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum visit Wang and delegates started the day by visiting the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and paid tribute to Sun Yat-sen. To climb the 392 steps leading to the tomb of Sun without a stop, equivalent to an 18-story building, Wang had earlier practiced on a treadmill during Chinese New Year. At 10:10 a.m., Wang and delegates reached the Festival Hall and bowed down three times to Sun statue. The 10:10 a.m. time was chosen to coincide with the Double Ten Day, the national day of the Republic of China which marked the starting date of Wuchang Uprising in Wuchang District, Hupeh Province.(GMT+8) http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?cid=1101&MainCatID=11&id=20140214000087 Wang Yu-chi worked out for Sun Yat-sen mausoleum climb｜Politics｜News｜WantChinaTimes.com Wantchinatimes.com 2014-02-14 2014-04-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221231429/http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?cid=1101&MainCatID=11&id=20140214000087 2014-02-21 dead After paying tribute, speaking at the Bo'ai Square of the mausoleum, Wang made a remark about his visit by mentioning the Three Principles of the People and Five-Power Constitution which are practiced in Taiwan. He also mentioned the name Republic of China in his speech which has already been in existence for 103 years. TAO officials deliberately avoided Wang during his speech.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztqPnMH8UWg MAC minister visits Sun Yat-sen's Nanjing mausoleum YouTube 2014-02-13 2014-04-21 2014-06-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20140630084937/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztqPnMH8UWg live Nanjing University speech In the afternoon after his visit to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, speaking at Nanjing University to more than 200 students, Wang stressed the importance of youth exchanges in promoting the development of cross-strait relations. He called on people on both sides of the strait to keep carrying on Chinese traditional culture. He noted that there are still many differences between Taiwan and mainland China in terms of culture, society and education. He said however, as long as these differences can be treated pragmatically, more common ground and cooperation could be created. He also tactfully spoke about democracy.New Tang Dynasty Television http://www.ntd.tv/en/China%20Forbidden%20News/20140213/94857--wang-yuchi-visits-sun-yatsen-mausoleum-calls-for-facing-up-to-reality.html Wang Yu-chi Visits Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Calls For Facing Up To Reality - New Tang Dynasty Television NTD TV 2014-02-13 2014-04-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221182940/http://www.ntd.tv/en/China%20Forbidden%20News/20140213/94857--wang-yuchi-visits-sun-yatsen-mausoleum-calls-for-facing-up-to-reality.html 2014-02-21 dead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hKILqwOPOM Taiwan's mainland affairs chief speaks at Nanjing Univ. YouTube 2014-02-12 2014-04-21 2014-02-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20140212140812/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hKILqwOPOM&gl=US&hl=en live 13 February 2014 Shanghai think tank meeting After arriving in Shanghai by Maglev from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Wang and delegates joined a think tank on cross-strait relations with 14 scholars including the President of Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences. Wang was referred as the head of an agency of Taiwan area. Wang responded that generally in the meeting, both leaders of MAC and TAO were referred as Chairman. However, he could understand the dilemma faced by Chinese mainland people in addressing such issues and he had seen some progresses recently.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYnx73jCAN4 MAC chief gets a surprise during Shanghai think tank stop YouTube 2014-02-14 2014-04-21 2014-06-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20140630084924/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYnx73jCAN4 live Shanghai Media Group and Shanghai Television visit After the meeting, Wang continued his trip to visit Shanghai Media Group and Shanghai Television.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJmWOzkmHc4 YouTube YouTube 2014-04-21 2014-06-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20140630084913/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJmWOzkmHc4 live At Shanghai Television, Wang urged the Chinese mainland government to lift bans against certain Taiwanese websites to allow Chinese mainland people to see more shows, especially regarding Taiwanese films, TV programs and pop music. Responding to Wang's remark, the Taiwan Affairs Office said that they don't rule the Internet in mainland China, but rather "manage" it according with the existing law.(GMT+8) http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20140214000120&cid=1101 Wang Yu-chi urges China to knock down the Great Firewall｜Politics｜News｜WantChinaTimes.com Wantchinatimes.com 2014-02-14 2014-04-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221231434/http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20140214000120&cid=1101 2014-02-21 dead 14 February 2014 Shanghai school for children of Taiwanese businessmen visit Speaking in a forum at a school for children of Taiwanese businessmen in Shanghai, Wang said that his visit to Nanjing was aimed to build mutual understanding between both sides of the Taiwan Strait. He said that from his experience studying abroad, misunderstanding between people can be caused by cultural differences, such that accepting differences and respecting other is something easy to understand but difficult to put into practice.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201402140027.aspx MAC head visits Taiwanese school in Shanghai | Cross-Strait Affairs | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS Focustaiwan.tw 2014-02-14 2014-04-21 2014-02-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20140222061026/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201402140027.aspx live Reactions ROC ROC President Ma Ying-jeou hailed the meeting to be extraordinary significant.https://edition.cnn.com/2014/02/11/world/asia/china-taiwan-talks/index.html China and Taiwan hold government-to-government talks for first time - CNN.com 11 February 2014 CNN 2014-04-21 2021-05-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20210524154149/https://edition.cnn.com/2014/02/11/world/asia/china-taiwan-talks/index.html live USA United States Department of State Spokesperson Jen Psaki welcomed the meeting and the steps taken by both sides to reduce tension and improve relations.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201402120006.aspx Washington welcomes Wang-Zhang meeting | Politics | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS 12 February 2014 Focustaiwan.tw 2014-06-14 2016-09-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20160928005857/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201402120006.aspx live Zhang Zhijun's visit to Taiwan thumb|Wang-Zhang meeting in Taiwan 25 June 2014 Arrival at Taiwan Upon arrival at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport at Taoyuan County (now Taoyuan City) on an Air China flight, Zhang was welcomed by Chang Hsien-yao, Special Deputy Minister of Mainland Affairs Council. Zhang then greeted the public in Taiwanese Hokkien.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vi3y6rLcnM 中天新聞》張志軍來了！王郁琦率隊親自接機 YouTube 2014-06-26 2016-08-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20160809215801/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vi3y6rLcnM live http://www.wantinews.com/news-8598268-Taiwan-Affairs-Office-Director-Zhang-Zhijun-arrived-in-Taiwan-launched-first-visit-to-Taiwan-trip.html Taiwan Affairs Office Director Zhang Zhijun arrived in Taiwan launched first visit to Taiwan trip - News Wantinews.com 2014-06-26 2014-06-25 https://archive.today/20140625142143/http://www.wantinews.com/news-8598268-Taiwan-Affairs-Office-Director-Zhang-Zhijun-arrived-in-Taiwan-launched-first-visit-to-Taiwan-trip.html live Zhang Zhijun and Wang Yu-chi meeting Right after his arrival at the airport, Zhang met Wang at Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport located nearby the airport.http://www.ibtimes.com/chinas-zhang-zhijun-visits-taiwan-first-time-discuss-trade-pact-improve-relations-1611042 China's Zhang Zhijun Visits Taiwan For First Time To Discuss Trade Pact, Improve Relations 25 June 2014 Ibtimes.com 2014-06-26 2014-07-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20140704172744/http://www.ibtimes.com/chinas-zhang-zhijun-visits-taiwan-first-time-discuss-trade-pact-improve-relations-1611042 live During the press conference following the meeting, the spokesperson of TAO conveyed a remark saying that both sides should be committed to develop and further consolidate the political foundation to continue cross-strait exchanges in various fields despite the recent twists and turns.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2014/06/26/2003593686 Zhang urges 'peaceful' development of ties Taipei Times 2014-06-20 2014-06-26 2014-07-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20140707183904/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2014/06/26/2003593686 live On the MAC side, Wang made a remark saying that Zhang had responded positively to MAC proposal to reopen negotiations on certain controversial items in the Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement signed last year provided that the agreement is first put into effect.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2014/06/27/2003593788 CROSSING THE STRAIT: Zhang receptive to rehashing parts of service pact: Wang Taipei Times 2014-06-20 2014-06-26 2016-03-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304041459/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2014/06/27/2003593788 live Some opposition parties made accusations towards the National Security Bureau for breaking into a room in the Novotel Hotel without a search warrant.http://www.appledaily.com.tw/appledaily/article/headline/20140626/35918787/%E5%BC%B5%E5%BF%97%E8%BB%8D%E6%8A%B5%E5%8F%B0%E9%87%8E%E8%A0%BB%E9%A3%AF%E5%BA%97%E8%B8%B9%E9%96%80%E8%B6%95%E7%A4%BA%E5%A8%81%E6%88%BF%E5%AE%A2 張志軍抵台 野蠻飯店 踹門趕示威房客 2014-06-26 2014-06-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20140627121658/http://www.appledaily.com.tw/appledaily/article/headline/20140626/35918787/%E5%BC%B5%E5%BF%97%E8%BB%8D%E6%8A%B5%E5%8F%B0%E9%87%8E%E8%A0%BB%E9%A3%AF%E5%BA%97%E8%B8%B9%E9%96%80%E8%B6%95%E7%A4%BA%E5%A8%81%E6%88%BF%E5%AE%A2 live http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2014/06/26/2003593710 Police evicted suspected protesters from hotel: DPP 26 June 2014 2014-06-26 2014-07-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20140701145426/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2014/06/26/2003593710 live Meetings with academics In the evening, Zhang held a closed-door meeting with mostly pro-reunification activists, including New Revolutionary Alliance ( 新同盟會) President Hsu Li-nong and Shih Hsin University Professor Wang Hsiao-po.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2014/06/27/2003593768 Packed day for Zhang, but media kept at arm's length Taipei Times 2014-06-20 2014-06-26 2016-03-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304040025/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2014/06/27/2003593768 live 26 June 2014 New Taipei tour and New Taipei Mayor meeting Zhang started the day by visiting a group of veterans, mainland Chinese spouses of Taiwanese nationals and residents in Xizhi District, New Taipei City. He then continued his trip to an adult daycare in Tucheng District to have lunch with the elderly.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201406260016.aspx Zhang Zhijun tours New Taipei | Cross-Strait Affairs | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS 26 June 2014 Focustaiwan.tw 2014-06-26 2014-07-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20140701105344/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201406260016.aspx live In the afternoon, he met with New Taipei Mayor Eric Chu. Zhang expressed the hope for New Taipei City to continue deepen cooperation with mainland cities to create a win-win situation. Zhang added that he took New Taipei City as his first stop to learn about the construction of the city and learn the lives of the ordinary New Taipei citizens. Chu then accompanied Zhang to visit a public senior nursing center. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2014-06/26/c_133440297.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20140630062727/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2014-06/26/c_133440297.htm dead June 30, 2014 More cross-Strait city exchanges expected: mainland's Taiwan affairs chief - Xinhua | English.news.cn News.xinhuanet.com 2014-06-26 After the meeting, he visited Vigor Kobo Bakery in Wugu District famous for its pineapple cakes where he sat down with several small and medium enterprises (SME) leaders accompanied by MAC Special Deputy Minister Chang Hsien-yao and Economic Development Director Yeh Hui-ching to listen and hear suggestions and ideas on promoting cross-strait economic and trade exchanges to benefit SME. In the evening, he visited a Taiwanese aborigines community in Wulai District and promised that he would do more to promote aboriginal villages in Taiwan as tourist destinations for Chinese mainland tourists visiting Taiwan. 27 June 2014 Kaohsiung Mayor meeting Zhang visited Kaohsiung by Taiwan High Speed Rail on Friday morning and met with Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu at Grand Hi-lai Hotel.(GMT+8) http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20140627000125&cid=1101 DPP's Tsai hails Zhang Zhijun meeting with Kaoshiung mayor｜Politics｜News｜WantChinaTimes.com Wantchinatimes.com 2014-06-27 https://archive.today/20140627113950/http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20140627000125&cid=1101 2014-06-27 dead While not mentioning the word "democracy" explicitly, Zhang made a statement saying that Chinese mainland leaders know that Taiwanese people value their own system and that the mainland respects their choices of social system, values and way of life. http://sinosphere.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/27/in-taiwan-chinese-official-confronted-with-voices-of-democracy/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0 https://web.archive.org/web/20140823061737/http://sinosphere.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/27/in-taiwan-chinese-official-confronted-with-voices-of-democracy/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0 2014-08-23 dead In Taiwan, Chinese Official Confronted With Voices of Democracy - NYTimes.com 2014-08-23 Responding to Zhang's statement, Chen said that Zhang should regard all of the protests he encountered in Taiwan as "normal", as they are part of Taiwan's democratic system and that she appreciated Zhang's understanding of the situation.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2014/06/28/2003593840/1 China respects Taiwan's choice: Zhang Taipei Times 2014-06-22 2014-06-29 2014-07-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20140701182454/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2014/06/28/2003593840/1 live She also told Zhang about the anger of Taiwanese over the recent statement made by TAO spokesperson Fan Liqing that the future of Taiwan must be decided by all Chinese people, not only the Taiwanese.Lawrence Chung in Kaohsiung Lawrence.chung@scmp.com https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1542109/top-mainland-official-zhang-zhijun-meets-key-member-taiwans-opposition Top mainland official Zhang Zhijun meets key member of Taiwan's opposition DPP | South China Morning Post Scmp.com 2014-05-22 2014-06-29 2014-06-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20140629054526/http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1542109/top-mainland-official-zhang-zhijun-meets-key-member-taiwans-opposition live I-Shou University Student meeting At I-Shou University, Zhang, accompanied by officials from TAO and MAC, had a meeting with the chairperson of E United Group. The meeting was then followed by a gathering of 20 Taiwanese and Chinese mainland students from the university for 20 minutes followed by a lunch.(GMT+8) http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?cid=1101&MainCatID=11&id=20140628000098 Economic success in China to be shared with Taiwan: Zhang Zhijun｜Politics｜News｜WantChinaTimes.com Wantchinatimes.com 2014-06-29 https://archive.today/20140628101124/http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?cid=1101&MainCatID=11&id=20140628000098 2014-06-28 dead Media was not allowed in the meeting. Zhang later remarked that he hopes Taiwanese students would have the opportunity to visit mainland China and see how the two sides are deeply rooted in common ancestry.http://www.appledaily.com.tw/appledaily/article/headline/20140628/35924567/%E8%88%87%E7%BE%A9%E5%A4%A7%E5%AD%B8%E7%94%9F%E5%BA%A7%E8%AB%8720%E5%88%86%E9%90%98%E6%89%93%E7%99%BC 與義大學生座談 20分鐘打發 2014-06-28 2014-06-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20140629220922/http://www.appledaily.com.tw/appledaily/article/headline/20140628/35924567/%E8%88%87%E7%BE%A9%E5%A4%A7%E5%AD%B8%E7%94%9F%E5%BA%A7%E8%AB%8720%E5%88%86%E9%90%98%E6%89%93%E7%99%BC live He said that the mainland would like to share its economic achievements with Taiwan, rather than to swallow Taiwan's economy. Fo Guang Shan visit Zhang continued his trip to visit Fo Guang Shan, a famous Buddhist temple in Dashu District. Practitioners lined up from the entrance and waved flags to welcome him. The visit to this venue was the only visit in which Zhang did not encounter protesters.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2014/06/28/2003593861 Protests against official turn bloody Taipei Times 2014-06-22 2014-06-29 2014-07-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20140701061740/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2014/06/28/2003593861 live Wang Yu-chi casual meeting When Zhang arrived at a casual meeting with Wang Yu-chi at Sizihwan Sunset Beach Resort in Xiziwan, Gushan District in the evening around 8:10 pm, protesters organized by Taiwan Solidarity Union and Black Island National Youth Front greeted the motorcade by spraying white paint and throwing ghost money, shouting slogans such as "One Country on Each Side" and "Zhang Zhijun get out of here". The white paint did not hit Zhang but instead his body guards.http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/politics/20140627/424143/ 張志軍至西子灣 黑島青丟白漆砸車 2014-06-27 2016-03-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234454/http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/politics/20140627/424143/ live There were at least 400 policemen and 66 special officers deployed to the site at that time. After Zhang had entered the building safely to meet Wang, MAC Deputy Minister Chang Hsien-yao appeared outside the venue in apparent anger. He criticized the council staff and demanded to speak with the police officer in charge in the insufficiency of police personnel at the site. Chang then started to order the police and SWAT to be standby the door.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2014/06/29/2003593937 CROSSING THE STRAIT: Protesters hurl paint at Chinese official's convoy Taipei Times 2014-06-22 2014-06-29 2014-07-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20140706210221/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2014/06/29/2003593937 live Zhang responded to the protest by saying such protest was normal and saying that Taiwanese society is plural with many diversity views, and that he believed that both sides of the Taiwan Strait should adhere to the path of peaceful development in cross-trait relations. Wang then told Zhang that people protesting to make their voice heard is part of the Taiwanese life, and that since he is the head of TAO, he must get used to it and understand Taiwan more, because the ROC government has been experiencing such protests everyday in life. 28 June 2014 Hui-ming Elementary School for the Blind visit and Taichung Mayor meeting In his last day trip to Taiwan, Zhang visited the Hui-ming Elementary School for the Blind in Taichung at noon where he had a chat with Taichung Mayor Jason Hu. Zhang also delivered a short speech at the school saying that he had made a wish during his visit to Fo Guang Shan at Kaohsiung hoping that both sides of the Taiwan Strait can resolve long-term issues gradually with wisdom and familial affection and jointly make contribution to revive the Chinese nation.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2014/06/29/2003593916 Changhua police clear way for Zhang Taipei Times 2014-06-22 2014-06-29 2014-08-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20140805040944/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2014/06/29/2003593916 live See also China Taiwan Cross-Strait relations 2005 Pan-Blue visits to mainland China 2015 Ma–Xi meeting References 30em Category:Cross-strait relations Category:2014 in China Category:2014 in Taiwan