The Qinghai-Tibet Railway is a landmark project that is part of the government's drive to develop the country's western regions. It will benefit the development of Tibet's communications and tourism, and promote economic and cultural exchanges between Tibet and other parts of China.
Drawing on the wisdom of the Chinese nation, Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait have effected the melting of ice of more than half a century in cross-Strait relations this year and opened the door of exchanges between political parties across the Strait.
It's of great urgency for both the mainland and Taiwan to raise their technology levels, change economic growth patterns and to enhance innovation capacity to develop an innovation-oriented economy.
We will never waver in upholding the one China principle, never give up our efforts for peaceful reunification, never change our policy of placing hopes on the people in Taiwan, and never compromise in our fight against 'Taiwan independence' forces' secessionist activities,
It is an urgent task for both the mainland and Taiwan to raise their technological level, change their economic growth pattern and enhance their innovation capacity to develop an innovation-oriented economy.