Top political advisor addresses key cross-Straits event in Xiamen

XIAMEN - Top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng Sunday said the Chinese mainland remains committed to promoting people-to-people exchanges, and economic and social development across the Taiwan Straits for the benefit of compatriots despite new risks and challenges.

Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, made the remarks when addressing the ninth Straits Forum held in Xiamen, Fujian province.