Former Taipei Mayor Plans China Visit to Honor Ancestors Amid Rising Tensions
• Former Taipei mayor Hau Lung-bin plans to visit mainland China next week, following a similar "journey of peace" visit by former Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou
• Hau will spend 3-4 days in Henan province and take part in a tribute ceremony for the Yellow Emperor, a legendary ancestor of Chinese civilization
• Hau aims to emphasize historical and cultural connections across the Taiwan Strait and reduce cross-strait tensions
• His visit comes near the end of Ma's 11-day trip, which has prompted speculation Ma may meet Chinese President Xi Jinping
• Other KMT politicians like Wang Jin-pyng and Hung Hsiu-chu also plan mainland visits in coming months amid rising cross-strait frictions