In his later years, Zhang Leping devoted great enthusiasm to the cultural exchanges between the two sides of the Taiwan Straits. In 1991, he won the special prize for his People's Cross-Strait Love essay by the Central People's Broadcasting Station.
As Zhang Leping matured, he became more committed to promoting mutual understanding and affection between the two banks of the Taiwan Strait through cultural exchange programs. He was recognized in 1991 with a special award for his People's Cross-Strait Love essay by the Central People's Broadcasting Station.