In an era where love stories often start with a swipe, Cheng Sheng-chung from Taiwan rewrote the script by moving to Pingtan in Fujian—all to pursue the girl of his dreams. 🌸 Three years later, he’s thriving in business and romance, proving that cross-strait relationships can withstand more than just distance.
But Cheng’s story isn’t just personal—it’s symbolic. His heartfelt wish? To see the 'Haixia' ferry, a once-vital link between Pingtan and the island of Taiwan, resume passenger service. 🚢 "This ferry wasn’t just a boat—it carried hopes," he says, smiling as he shares plans to propose to his Fujian-born partner once services restart.
Pingtan, dubbed 'China’s Hawaii,' has become a hotspot for cross-strait entrepreneurs like Cheng. With its relaxed policies for Taiwan businesses and proximity (just 68 nautical miles from Taiwan!), the island blends opportunity with ocean views. 🌴 Analysts say stories like Cheng’s highlight how people-to-people ties could reshape cross-strait dynamics—one love story (and startup) at a time.
