Impetus urged in cross-Straits ties

Hu Jintao, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, yesterday called for creating a new situation for peaceful development of cross-Straits relations.

He urged Taiwan to work with the mainland based on such principles as building mutual trust, putting aside disputes and seeking consensus to create a win-win situation.

He also called for substantial efforts for the welfare of Chinese compatriots on both sides.