Mainland to invite Taiwan compatriots to commemorate 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration
BEIJING -- Taiwan compatriots will be invited to a grand gathering marking the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China, which will be held around Oct 25 on the mainland, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said Wednesday.
Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said at a press conference that representatives from various sectors, including compatriots from Taiwan, will be invited to the meeting, while visits and exchange activities will also be organized before and after the event.
The meeting aims to unite all the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation, including compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, to jointly remember the history of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, pay tribute to the martyrs who fought against Japanese invaders, and safeguard the victorious outcome of the war -- Taiwan's restoration to the motherland, Zhu said.
Zhu said that Taiwan's restoration was a great achievement forged through the relentless struggle and immense sacrifices of the entire Chinese nation, including Taiwan compatriots, and is worthy of joint commemoration by people on both sides of the Strait.
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