Young voices from Taiwan are speaking up about strained cross-strait relations, with many advocating for renewed communication and peaceful coexistence. 📢 A recent street interview by CGTN revealed growing concerns about political tensions affecting everyday connections between the mainland and the island of Taiwan.
🔍 "It's not like 10 years ago when people still interacted and visited each other," said Mr. Chen, a resident of Taiwan, highlighting the current communication gap. Many like him want to rebuild bridges – both literally and figuratively – across the Taiwan Strait.
💡 Tech-savvy youth see particular potential in collaboration. Ms. Niu pointed to mainland innovations like IoT (Internet of Things) as areas for knowledge-sharing: "Some interaction and exchange between the two sides is really a good thing." This sentiment echoes among students and entrepreneurs eyeing joint opportunities.
⚠️ Residents expressed concerns that current policies from Taiwan authorities have created unnecessary roadblocks. With cross-strait exchanges at a low point since 2016, many are asking: When will dialogue outweigh division?
🌏 As global youth increasingly value interconnectedness, this call for peaceful coexistence offers a timely reminder that cooperation often beats confrontation. Stay tuned as we track this evolving story!
Reference(s):
We Talk: Taiwan people want cross-strait communication, coexistence
cgtn.com








