Chinese President Hu Jintao on Wednesday called on overseas
Chinese to contribute to the peaceful reunification of China.
Hu made the remarks when meeting visiting members of overseas
Chinese societies at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Overseas Chinese have made a great contribution to China's
independence and rejuvenation, as well as its reform and
modernization drive, said Hu.
The complete reunification of China and rejuvenation of the
Chinese nation are the common aspiration of all Chinese at home and
abroad, and need their concerted efforts as well, the president
said.
Jia Qinglin, chairman of the National Committee
of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, also
attended the meeting.
State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan said in a separate meeting on
Wednesday morning that he hoped overseas Chinese would support the
theme of peaceful development of cross-Straits relations and take a
firm stand against Taiwan's secessionist activities.
(Xinhua News Agency June 21, 2007)