🚀 Trade across the Taiwan Strait soared in 2025, bringing fresh momentum to regional ties and opportunities for young entrepreneurs and travelers alike.
According to Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, the first ten months of 2025 saw 6,423 new Taiwan-funded enterprises establish on the Chinese mainland. That's a vibrant surge of cross-Strait collaboration!
These new ventures attracted $1.75 billion in actual utilized capital—up 53% compared to 2024. Fujian Province led the charge with 2,043 new firms and $670 million in funding, highlighting its strategic role opposite the Taiwan Strait.
📈 Cross-Strait trade grew steadily too, reaching $285.39 billion from January to November 2025—up 7.3% year on year. Whether you're a business enthusiast or a market watcher, these numbers signal exciting shifts in Asia's economic landscape.
✈️ People-to-people exchanges are taking off, literally: cross-Strait airlines operated over 610 weekly passenger flights last year. Plus, the Xiamen–Kinmen ferry service welcomed more than 1.75 million trips—a 45.8% jump from 2024.
As we step into 2026, these trends set the stage for deeper cross-Strait collaboration and new adventures across the region. Stay tuned! ✨
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Trade across Taiwan Strait continues to grow in 2025: spokesperson
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