BEIJING - The responsibility for guarding China's national flag and firing salute cannons will be transferred to the Chinese People's Liberation Army starting Jan 1, 2018, as authorized by the Communist Party of China Central Committee.On Jan 1, the national flag rising ceremony at the Tian'anmen Square will be conducted by the Guard of Honor and the military band of the PLA at 7:36 am.The event will be live broadcast by China National Radio, China Central Television, China Radio International as well as several web portals including www.people.com.cn and www.xinhuanet.com.Before Jan 1, the ceremony has been conducted by the armed police. wristbands with a messagepersonalized silicone braceletscustom fidget1 inch wide rubber bandsrubber bracelet makercheap custom wristbands
ZHENGZHOU - The Chinese mainland's Taiwan affairs chief Monday called on people across the Taiwan Straits to work together for the peaceful development of cross-Straits relations and peaceful reunification of the motherland."National reunification is the aspiration of people on both sides and follows modern trends," said Liu Jieyi, director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, at a forum on intelligent equipment manufacturing.The event was held in Zhengzhou, the capital city of Henan province, by the Summit for Entrepreneurs across the Taiwan Straits."The summit has made important contributions to boosting industry cooperation across the Straits," said Liu, who pledged continued efforts to promote economic and cultural exchanges and communication between the two sides.Liu called on people from both sides to adhere to the "1992 Consensus," which embodies the one-China principle, and resolutely oppose any separatist activities advocating "Taiwan independence," to realize the Chinese dream of national rejuvenation.During the forum, Liu met with Vincent Siew, president of the Taiwan-based council of the summit, and its vice president Chiang Pin-kung.Liu also visited factories of two Taiwanese companies in Zhengzhou, including the giant electronics manufacturer Foxconn.
