Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je says that his visit to Shanghai has achieved its goal of promoting Taipei-Shanghai exchanges.
Ko spent Wednesday visiting sites including the Four Banks Anti-Japanese War Memorial. Ko that he wanted to visit the monument, which he had read about as a student, because this year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII.
Ko also responded to reporters’ questions Wednesday. Ko said that he did not feel slighted about being unable to meet with high ranking Chinese officials. Ko said he is satisfied at having achieved his goal of promoting inter-city exchanges.