In a major move to deepen cross-strait cooperation, authorities on the Chinese mainland announced a 10-policy package this week aimed at boosting economic, cultural, and infrastructural ties with the Taiwan region. The plan, revealed on April 12, 2026, comes as a Kuomintang (KMT) delegation concludes a high-profile visit to the mainland. 🚀
What’s in the Package?
The policies include plans to share utilities like water and electricity between Fujian Province and Taiwan’s Kinmen and Matsu islands, plus proposals for sea-crossing bridges linking the areas. ✈️ Travel gets a boost too: direct flights between mainland cities like Urumqi and Taiwan will resume, while Kinmen residents gain access to Xiamen’s new airport.
Youth & Agriculture in Focus
Highlighting Gen-Z connections, the plan creates a youth exchange platform and streamlines entry for Taiwan’s agricultural products meeting mainland standards. 🧑🌾 The measures build on the 1992 Consensus, which both the Communist Party of China and the KMT recognize as the foundation for dialogue.
Why Now?
The announcement follows a six-day visit by KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun’s delegation, signaling renewed efforts to foster ‘kinship and well-being’ across the strait. With infrastructure projects and faster travel links, the mainland aims to turn Fujian into a bridge for cross-strait collaboration. 🌏
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Mainland rolls out policy package to boost cross-Strait ties
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