The Chinese mainland is stepping up its commitment to boosting connectivity across the Taiwan Strait. In a recent press briefing, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, highlighted that the desire for enhanced peace, development, and cultural cooperation among compatriots remains strong.
Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming 17th Straits Forum, a key platform for cross-strait interactions since 2009. This vibrant forum aims to strengthen ties and facilitate dynamic exchanges between both sides.
Chen Binhua also criticized restrictions imposed by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities that limit forum participation, arguing that such measures hinder vital people-to-people connections. He stressed that there are no obstacles from the Chinese mainland side to resuming direct sea passenger routes across the Taiwan Strait, urging the island to heed public and industry calls for reinstating these services. 🚢✨
These developments signal a promising move toward stronger cultural and economic bonds, resonating especially with young, digitally savvy audiences eager for meaningful regional progress.
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Chinese mainland affirms commitment to cross-Straits exchanges
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