Students from Taiwan conclude trip to mainland

A group of about 30 university teachers and students from Taiwan concluded their trip on the Chinese mainland on Wednesday, exploring the ancient Chinese examination system to learn about Chinese history and the cultural connection between the two sides.

The eight-day activity led them to the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, following the route taken by Chiu Feng-chia, a Taiwan talent who achieved the high score in the examination during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

Yuan Haipeng, an official from the Beijing Federation of Taiwan Compatriots that organized the trip, said it was hoped that the students could gain an understanding of the profound traditional culture and witness the developmental achievements of the mainland.