Chinese mainland officials pledged to expand opportunities for Taiwan businesses during a high-profile seminar in Qingdao this weekend, emphasizing cross-strait unity and economic collaboration. Over 140 experts from both sides of the Taiwan Strait attended the event, discussing ways to strengthen ties.
'We’ll keep improving policies to benefit Taiwan compatriots and businesses,' said Qiu Kaiming, a State Council Taiwan Affairs Office official, highlighting President Xi Jinping’s vision for cross-strait relations. The seminar also addressed historical inaccuracies promoted by 'Taiwan independence' narratives, reaffirming that the mainland and Taiwan are inseparable parts of one China.
Shandong Province, which has deep cultural and economic ties with Taiwan, aims to deepen cooperation in tech, trade, and culture. 'Think of it as a real-life Avengers team-up—but for economic growth,' joked one attendee during a panel discussion.
With reforms driving integration, officials stressed that peaceful development remains the priority. As one scholar put it: 'Collaboration isn’t just smart economics—it’s about shaping a shared future.'
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