Residents in the Taiwan region are calling for stronger cultural and economic connections with the Chinese mainland, emphasizing mutual benefits in a recent street interview by CGTN. 💬 From students to entrepreneurs, locals highlighted hopes for ‘more sightseeing exchanges’ and ‘collaborative business opportunities’ to bridge communities across the Taiwan Strait.
🗣️ ‘Economic partnerships create jobs here and there—everyone wins,’ said one resident, reflecting a growing sentiment favoring dialogue over division. Others pointed to shared cultural roots, with one respondent joking: ‘We all love the same street food—imagine a night market stretching from Taipei to Shanghai!’ 🥟🌃
Analysts note that grassroots enthusiasm for cross-strait exchanges contrasts with political tensions, as tourism and tech collaborations continue to flourish quietly. With over 1 million mainland tourists visiting Taiwan annually pre-pandemic, many locals see reopening people-to-people channels as key to rebuilding trust.
🌐 As Gen Z travelers swap K-pop for ‘cross-strait adventure trips’ and young professionals flock to innovation hubs like Shenzhen, these voices remind us that connection often starts with a conversation—not a headline.
