Li Weiyi, spokesman of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State
Council, said today that the Beijing Organizing Committee for the
2008
Olympic Games will fully consider the will of the Taiwan
compatriots when designing the roadmap of the Olympic torch relay,
to enable them to share the joy and glory of the Olympics.
He noted that Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao compatriots, as well
as overseas Chinese, had given their support to Beijing's Olympic
bid, and that the hosting of the Olympic Games is a grand event for
all Chinese people.
"Therefore, the will and interests of everyone will be fully
considered," he added.
According to Li, President Hu Jintao
had invited Taiwan compatriots to participate in the construction
of stadiums for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, as well as in other
commercial activities relating to the Games, when he met with
Taiwan businessmen during a recent inspection tour of southeast
China's Fujian Province.
"We welcome Taiwan athletes to compete in the 2008 Olympic
Games, and also welcome other Taiwan compatriots to come and serve
as volunteers for the Games," Li added.
(Xinhua News Agency January 24, 2006)
