Former President Ma Ying-jeou (middle) unfolded the 8 words "Peaceful Struggle, Rejuvenate China" written by himself in the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, and signed only "Ma Ying-jeou".

(Provided by the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation)

[Reporter Shi Xiaoguang/Taipei Report] Former President Ma Ying-jeou was interviewed after visiting the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing on the morning of the 28th. Facing media inquiries about how he felt about the Chinese reception, he said that he was "very satisfied and exceeded expectations" and emphasized that this trip The harvest has been fruitful. "It is a good sign to see that our friends in mainland China are very enthusiastic and welcome us very much." After returning to Taiwan, I will convey the kindness of the people on the other side to the people of Taiwan.

Ma Ying-jeou said that he was very excited to go to the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, because Sun Yat-sen was his idol since he was a child, and his contribution to China was unrivaled and unparalleled, so he was very happy; "Peace, struggle, and save China" and "our side proposes peace, struggle, and revitalization of China" actually have the same intention. Seeing Sun Yat-sen receiving such respect on the other side made him feel very relieved.

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Asked by the media, what do you hope this trip will bring to the Taiwanese youth who visited China with him?

Ma Ying-jeou said that he hoped that they could have a deep understanding of Sun Yat-sen's life and the relationship between the two sides of the strait, and realize that the two sides of the strait must move towards peace and struggle in order to revitalize China.

Former President Ma Ying-jeou (left) personally wrote the 8 words "peaceful struggle, revitalize China" in the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, signed "Ma Ying-jeou".

(Provided by the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation)