China Announces Plans to Resume Group Tours to Taiwan
The initiative aims to restore cross-strait exchanges, starting with tourists from Fujian and Shanghai, though no specific date has been set.
- China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced plans to resume group tours to Taiwan for residents of Fujian province and Shanghai in the near future.
- The move is intended to normalize people-to-people exchanges and enhance cross-strait relations, according to Chinese authorities.
- Taiwan's government welcomed the decision, urging Beijing to expedite arrangements through existing communication channels.
- Tensions over cross-strait travel have persisted, with Taiwan previously raising a travel warning for China due to security concerns.
- No specific timeline has been provided for the resumption of group tours, but preparations are reportedly underway on both sides.