K-M-T legislative caucus caucus whip Fu Kun-chi has announced plans to lead a
delegation of party lawmakers yo China prior to the May 20 inauguration of
President-elect Lai Ching-te.

According to Fu, the trip is aimed at advance cross-strait dialogue and peace
and step up efforts to promote the easing of tensions between the two sides.

Fu says the delegation will be seeking to promote Taiwan to Chinese tourists
and the exporting of Taiwanese agricultural and fishery products to China.

Speaking to reporters, Fu described the trip being "crucial," as foreign
media has highlighted the tense situation between Taiwan and China, regularly
labeling the Taiwan Strait as "a dangerous hotspot where confrontation could
break out."

Reports say the delegation will comprise of 20 K-M-T lawmakers and other
senior officials from the party.

Those officials includ Chairman Eric Chu, former Deputy Chairman Hau Lung-bin
and former Legislative Speaker Wang Jin-pyng.