Young Taiwanese urged to ‘remember the roots of the Chinese nation’ by island’s former leader Ma Ying-jeou. Former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou has called on Taiwan's youth to acknowledge their Chinese heritage during a ceremony in Shaanxi, China, emphasizing the significance of the Yellow Emperor in Chinese culture. This gesture comes amidst increased cross-strait tensions, with Ma describing his visit as a "journey of peace." His trip includes engagements meant to foster understanding and remember shared history, even as political and territorial disagreements persist.