Cross-Straits journeys are not just about trade

Last Friday, 760 Chinese mainland tourists flew to Taiwan on cross-Straits chartered flights from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Setting foot on the soil of Taiwan, they started a journey of historical significance.

The cross-Straits relationship has entered a new era and this good start may take it to a bright future.

Thanks to pragmatic and flexible policies from both sides, the tourists from the mainland could finally enjoy the beautiful natural scenes and the colorful folk culture in the island.