Entrepreneurs from both sides of the Taiwan Strait are doubling down on economic partnerships, with a major conference signaling fresh momentum for cross-strait collaboration. Over 700 business leaders gathered in Xiamen this week for the 2024 Cross-Straits CEO Summit, focused on industrial chain integration 🤝 and shared growth opportunities.
Mainland Reaffirms Support
Song Tao, head of the CPC Central Committee's Taiwan Work Office, emphasized Beijing's commitment to \"delivering tangible benefits\" to residents of Taiwan through economic cooperation. \"Integrated development isn't just policy – it's our shared future,\" he told attendees.
Taiwan Business Leaders Bullish
Entrepreneurs from the island of Taiwan highlighted confidence in the mainland's \"resilient economy\" 💪 and emerging tech sectors. One representative noted: \"Collaborating on AI and green energy could rewrite Asia's economic playbook.\"
The summit comes as cross-strait trade hits $230 billion annually, with Taiwan businesses investing over $70 billion in the Chinese mainland since 2020 📈.
