For the first time, a Taiwan company has gone public on the Chinese mainland's A-share market. 
 
Spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, Li Weiyi said Wednesday in Beijing that Taiwan companies have been allowed to list in the mainland's A-share market since the end of 2001.

He hopes more Taiwan companies will follow suit following this public listing.

Li Weiyi also revealed that Shanghai is preparing to provide services issuing visas on arrival for Taiwan compatriots.