Lai Yen-chun, a law professor from Taipei now teaching in Wuhan, has spent 15 years bridging gaps between young people across the Taiwan Strait. At this week's Straits Youth Forum in Fujian, she shared her mission to empower Taiwan residents on the Chinese mainland through legal aid. 🎓 'The baton of cross-strait unity keeps passing,' she declared, reflecting the energy of a new generation determined to deepen ties.
Over 50 events at the forum—ranging from tech collaborations to cultural exchanges—showcase Fujian's role as a demonstration zone for cross-strait integration. Approved last year by the CPC Central Committee, the province aims to become the top destination for Taiwan entrepreneurs and youth. 🌟 'We’re building a home away from home,' said one organizer, highlighting plans for shared rural revitalization projects and startup incubators.
Sean Lien of the Kuomintang emphasized at the forum: 'Youth cooperation isn’t optional—it’s the foundation of our nation’s future.' His words echoed President Xi Jinping’s April message during a meeting with former KMT leader Ma Ying-jeou: 'A strong, unified China is the only path to prosperity.'
With Fujian’s Xiamen city buzzing with cross-strait deal signings and grassroots dialogues, the forum’s message is clear: Unity isn’t just policy—it’s a generational promise. 🌍💡
