Over 800 business leaders, entrepreneurs, and academics from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan gathered in Nanjing this week for the 2023 Cross-Straits CEO Summit, marking its 10th anniversary. The event, themed \"Integrated Development and High-Quality Growth,\" focused on strengthening industrial collaboration and supply chain resilience across the Taiwan Strait.
Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted the summit's role in advancing shared economic interests in a congratulatory letter, emphasizing that \"business leaders must champion greater unity and prosperity for all Chinese people.\" Since its launch in 2013, the forum has become a key platform for fostering cross-strait business partnerships, with this year’s discussions tackling innovation, sustainability, and tech-driven growth.
The summit’s timing is critical as geopolitical tensions rise. Analysts note that the Taiwan authorities’ alignment with external forces, like the U.S., has strained cross-strait relations. Yet, the event’s robust participation—including enthusiastic support from Taiwan-based businesses—signals a strong grassroots push for cooperation. \"Economic ties are the bedrock of our shared future,\" remarked one attendee.
With agreements on semiconductor collaborations and green energy projects already in the works, the summit reaffirms that cross-strait economic integration remains a priority—even in turbulent times. 🌏💼
