Cross-strait economic ties reached new heights in 2025, with trade between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan region growing by 7.3% year-on-year to $285.39 billion through November, according to official data released this week. 💼
Economic Momentum Builds
Taiwan-funded enterprises thrived on the mainland last year, with 6,423 new businesses established through October. Actual utilized capital from Taiwan surged 53% to $1.75 billion – enough to buy 583 million bubble tea servings 🧋, if you're into sweet benchmarks!
Fujian Leads Regional Growth
Nearly one-third of new ventures (2,043 companies) set up shop in Fujian Province, the closest mainland region to Taiwan. The area attracted $670 million in Taiwan investment, proving geography still matters in global business.
Travel Links Expand
Beyond goods and money, people connections flourished too. Weekly cross-strait flights exceeded 610 in 2025, while the Xiamen-Kinmen ferry service saw 1.75 million passenger trips through November – a 45.77% jump that's got commuters and travelers buzzing 🚢✈️.
