Lien Chan expresses thanks, says mainland tour successful

    SHANGHAI, May 3 (Xinhuanet) -- Visiting Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party Chairman Lien Chan said here Tuesday his mainland tour is "pleasant, smooth and successful", and thanked the mainland side for their hospitality.

    Lien gave a brief speech Tuesday afternoon at the airport in Shanghai, the last stop of his eight-day "journey of peace" that also brought him to Nanjing, Beijing and Xi'an.

    "Wherever we went, citizens voluntarily demonstrated to us their friendship and hospitality," he said before boarding the plane. "This is a most valuable and memorable experience for us."

    "It's hard to describe with words how we feel now. All I can say is thank you, thank you again. Wish you healthy and all the best," he said. Enditem