Wen offers cross-Straits dialogue

The mainland is ready to "end the state of hostility" with Taiwan by opening talks on cross-Straits political and military issues, said Premier Wen Jiabao yesterday.

But he emphasized the communications should be based on the one-China principle.

Wen, speaking at the opening second session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC), said major breakthroughs were made in cross-Straits relations last year and the momentum should be maintained, urging both sides to strengthen cooperation in responding to the global financial crisis.