Taiwan's Ma in China 'to improve cross-strait atmosphere'

By Agence France-Presse

Mar 28, 2023 12:29 am

SHANGHAI, China: Taiwan's former leader Ma Ying-jeou arrived in China on Monday on the first cross-strait visit by a current or former leader of the island in more than seven decades, a trip that Taipei's ruling party called 'regrettable.'

Ma's 12-day trip will not involve any official meeting, his office said, with his focus on paying tribute to his ancestors and promoting youth exchanges.

TENSE TRIP Taiwan’s former leader Ma Ying-jeou (center) waves upon arriving at Shanghai’s airport in eastern China on Monday, March 27, 2023. HANDOUT PHOTO FROM MA’S OFFICE VIA AFP

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