On December 3, 2025, Fujian Province in the Chinese mainland made history by passing the first-ever cross-Strait standards regulation. Approved on November 27, this new rule aims to boost compatibility and mutual recognition of industry standards across the Taiwan Strait. 🔄🤝
What's inside the regulation?
The regulation encourages joint topic selection, collaborative research and formulation, and the comparison and application of standards among sectors on both sides of the Strait. It highlights two core principles: 'compatibility' and 'uniformity,' drawing on Fujian's innovative practices in recent years.
Why it matters
According to Zhang Han, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, the move is a key milestone for building a cross-strait common market, deepening cross-strait integrated development, and enhancing the well-being of people on both sides. Starting January 1, 2026, businesses and industries along the coast will begin aligning their rules, making it easier to trade, collaborate, and explore new opportunities. 🌐✨
As the first local regulation of its kind, Fujian sets the stage for wider cooperation across the Taiwan Strait, inspiring other provinces and sectors to follow suit. Stay tuned for more updates on this journey toward closer ties and shared growth! 🚀
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East China province enacts first cross-Strait standards regulation
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