On the afternoon of April 5, the day of a traditional Chinese Festival Qing Ming, Epoch Times reporter Xin Fei spoke with Wang Yannan, daughter of Zhao Ziyang, by telephone.

Zhao, the former general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, was ousted after supporting the student democracy protest in 1989. He was placed under house arrest for the remaining years of his life, dying in January. Wang said Zhao's ashes remained in his home in Beijing, where many overseas family members and the public have visited to express their condolences and to hold memorial services for his passing. She said she was thankful for the
encouragement from all the visitors, letters and phone calls she received.

Below is part of the conversation:

Epoch Times: Today is the traditional Chinese Qing Ming Festival and we would like to express our sorrow and commemoration to Zhao Ziyang on this day.
Wang Yannan: Thank you. People like you and other friends all keep encouraging us and caring about us. We appreciate it very much.
ET: It is said that the public could go to your home to express their condolence on the Qing Ming Festival?
Wang: Yes.
ET: We heard that a lot of people in Beijing wanted to go but have been restricted. Have some been able to make it?
Wang: Yes, the people are coming one after another. Most of them are those who we are familiar with and have our contact information.
ET: Are their movements limited? Was there anyone outside your home to interfere?
Wang: Some said there were people outside attempting to stop them. Some said it was very easy for them to come. It seems everyone's situation is different.
ET: Some people in China have suggested a gathering on the Qing Ming Festival to mourn for Zhao, and there are memorial ceremonies overseas. Would you mind I ask if you have received any phone calls or letters?
Wang: Yes, we received some.
ET: Your father's ashes are still kept at home, aren't they?
Wang: Yes, that's true.
ET: Do you have any plans for the ashes?
Wang: The decision has not been made yet. We'll wait and see.
ET: We all believe that sooner or later, there will be justice for your father and the June 4th Massacre.
Wang: I believe so too, I'm sure of it.
ET: How will the family members hold the memorial ceremony?
Wang: We will do the same as others: Sweep the tomb, do some cleaning and bow down. We also have relatives from our hometown coming. We will burn incense as well.
ET: May I know the location?
Wang: At home, still in the study room. Today, we also planted a tree together. We planted a white Yulan magnolia. We think the white Yulan symbolizes sanctity; this is also to remember my father's noble and dignified personality. The white Yulan blossoms in early spring; it will blossom during each Qing Ming Festival, so each year when it blossoms it will also be a time to remember him.
ET: What do you think is the most precious fortune that your father has left for his children?
Wang: I think there are a lot, but the main one is his personality. This is what we should learn.
ET: You and your family members take care and don't be too sad.
Wang: We will, and thank you. Thank you for your call.

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