China's advisory body chief Jia Qinglin inspects Fujian 14-18 May.

Text of report by official Chinese news agency Xinhua (New China News Agency)

[Dispatch by Xinhua reporter Zhang Jingyong from Fuzhou, Fijian: "While Making an Investigation and Study in Fujian, Jia Qinglin Stresses the Need to Extensively Pool the Wisdom and Strength of People in Various Circles to Jointly Push Forward the Building of the Economic Zone on the Western Side of the Taiwan Strait"]

Fuzhou, 18 May (Xinhua) - While making an investigation and study in Fujian recently, Jia Qinglin, member of the Standing Committee of the CCP Central Committee Political Bureau and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), stressed that it is necessary to give full play to the advantages and roles of the united front and CPPCC committees, to pool the wisdom of people in various circles, and to form a strong joint force to push forward the building of an economic zone on the western side of the Taiwan Strait and promote sound and rapid economic and social development.

In early summer, trees are luxuriantly green in Fujian. It is full of vigour on the western side of the Taiwan Strait. From 14 to 18 May, Jia Qinglin and those accompanying him on the trip, including Qian Yunlu, …