🌉 The 15th Straits Forum in Xiamen became a hotspot for cross-strait collaboration this week, with Taiwan residents vocal about their hopes for deeper economic and cultural integration. Held June 16-17 in Fujian Province, the event spotlighted efforts to bridge communities across the Taiwan Strait through business innovation and grassroots exchanges.
Why It Matters for Gen Z
Young professionals and entrepreneurs from Taiwan emphasized the forum's role in unlocking opportunities – from tech partnerships to cultural projects. One resident told CGTN Stringer: 'We're neighbors with shared roots. Stronger ties mean better lives for everyone.'
Beyond Politics: People First
This year's theme of 'integrative development' saw over 5,000 participants exploring collaborations in AI, green energy, and creative industries. While diplomatic nuances remain, the buzzing forum energy proves one thing: economic partnership is the ultimate lingua franca for millennials and Gen Z.
