“This is an ever-changing world. Seven years ago, who would have thought that the iPhone would change the world? A year ago, who would have thought that I would become the mayor of Taipei? Just a month ago, who would have thought that I would be standing here in front of you today? However, one thing remains unchanged, and that is the long-lasting friendship that Taipei and Shanghai have established.”

—  Ko Wen-je

Ko Wen-je (2015) cited in " Two sides of Strait are one family: Ko http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/08/19/2003625685" on The Taipei Times, 19 August 2015.

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