CRI听力:Mainland Official Continues Taiwan Visit

The head of the Chinese mainland's Taiwan Affairs office has met with the mayor of New Taipei City.

Zhang Zhijun and Mayro Eric Chu have discussed economic cooperation between the two sides.

Zhang says he hopes New Taipei City will work with cities on the mainland to expand economic cooperation.

"We will continue to strengthen the development of the economic exchange through the major companies on both sides. And we are also seeking ways to help small scale Taiwanese businesses to grow in the Chinese mainland."

Zhang Zhijun also visited a community in Xizhi district of New Taipei City and chatted with local residents.

"It is an honor to have Mr. Zhang as a guest here in Taiwan. We will also let him know what people in Taiwan are thinking," said Chen Yu-liang, head of the community.

Zhang visited the Wulai district on Thursday afternoon. He watched a local dance troupe performance and spent time talking with the locals.

Zhang has already held a formal meeting with Wang Yu-chi, Taiwan's mainland affairs chief.

Mainland officials are describing Zhang Zhijun's trip as a sort of fact-finding mission to better understand what people in Taiwan want when it comes to the relationship with the mainland.