The China Council for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification (CCPPR) held its annual conference in Beijing on Sunday, attended by about 300 representatives from more than 40 countries.

Vice Chair Liu Yandong of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference's National Committee discussed the many achievements of the CCPPR during the past 16 years. She noted that it has strengthened China as a nation, and by expanding exchanges between the mainland and Taiwan is providing favorable conditions for China's reunification.

She pointed out that the international community has overwhelmingly welcomed the one-China policy.

However, she said, the Taiwan authorities' non-acceptance of the one-China principle creates tension in cross-Straits relations.

Liu Yandong says the CCPPR will continue to strengthen ties with overseas Chinese and contribute to the country's peaceful reunification.

(CRI.com September 27, 2004)