Former Kuomintang leader Ma Ying-jeou led a delegation of young residents from Taiwan to Fujian Province this week, blending cultural exchange with economic exploration. The group visited Ningde City’s Xiadang Township – a poverty alleviation success story once championed by General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping during his early career.
🏞️ At Xiadang, Ma praised Xi’s leadership in lifting nearly 100 million people out of poverty, calling it a "historic contribution to the Chinese nation." The delegation later toured CATL, China’s battery tech giant powering global EVs – think Tesla’s secret sauce! 🔋
🤝 The trip included meetings with mainland officials, sparking fresh dialogue about cross-strait cooperation. "Youth exchanges are vital for mutual understanding," Ma emphasized, as Gen-Z delegates shared bubble tea memes and startup ideas with mainland peers. 🧋💡
This visit follows Ma’s 2023 mainland tour, continuing his post-political career focus on fostering people-to-people connections across the Taiwan Strait. Analysts say such grassroots diplomacy could reshape cross-strait dynamics – no government titles needed!
