As the largest, most extensive and most influential non-governmental exchange event between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, the 15th Straits Forum was held in Fujian.
General Secretary Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter on the 17th, clarifying the principle of "the country is good, the nation is good, and the compatriots on both sides of the strait will be good", and declared that it will continue to promote cross-strait economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation, deepen cross-strait integration and development in various fields, and benefit Taiwan. The policies and propositions of the compatriots fully reflect the deep concern and concern for the vast number of Taiwan compatriots. The cadres and masses of the province and the majority of Taiwan compatriots are encouraged and determined to follow the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter as a guide to make the Straits Forum better and better at a new starting point. Fujian will also take further steps in exploring the new road of cross-strait integration big stride.
Over the past 15 years since the Straits Forum was held, compatriots on both sides of the Strait have used this platform, which is positioned as "civil, grassroots, and extensive", to meet in Fujian, share hometown feelings, learn skills, discuss cooperation, communicate and make friends, and continue to promote integration and development. The largest "concentric circle". Fujian actively explores a new path for cross-strait integration and development, insists on promoting integration with "communication", "benefits" and "feeling", and strives to build the most convenient cross-strait exchanges, the closest cooperation, the most open policies, and the most considerate services. The first home for Taiwan compatriots with the most active exchanges and the most harmonious emotions to land.
Zhou Zuyi, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, pointed out at the 2023 Provincial Work Conference on Taiwan that all relevant departments in the province must keep in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping’s entrustment, resolutely implement the decision-making and deployment of the Party Central Committee, grasp the overall situation, bravely explore new paths, and strive for practical results. Continue to do a good job in "communication", "benefit" and "love" articles, speed up the construction of cross-strait integrated development demonstration zones, and contribute to serving the overall situation of the country and promoting the reunification of the motherland.
Promote integration with "communication" and promote cross-strait communication
Over the past few days, folks in Kinmen and Taiwan who participated in the Straits Forum have taken the "miniature three links" to the beautiful Ludao to go on a long-awaited "date". On January 7 this year, as the most convenient "golden channel" for personnel exchanges between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, the Xiamen-Finland "Mini Three links" passenger route, which had been suspended for nearly three years, resumed service. So far, the Xiamen-Jinjiang route has safely transported more than 100,000 passengers after its resumption.
The "miniature three links" that took the lead is a microcosm of the integrated development of Fujian and Taiwan.
General Secretary Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the 40th anniversary commemoration of the publication of the "Message to Compatriots in Taiwan" and emphasized that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait should be connected to improve unimpeded economic and trade cooperation, infrastructure connectivity, energy and resource connectivity, and common industry standards. Matsu has access to water, electricity, air and bridges with the coastal areas of Fujian.
