[Same period at the scene] One, two, three, come on!

  [Explanation] This team is jointly formed by Taiwanese youth and mainland basketball enthusiasts. It is the first cross-strait integrated women's basketball team in Xiamen.

They have a wide age range, covering the post-80s, post-90s and post-00s. The team members come from different social positions, including Taiwanese Internet celebrities and grassroots police officers from Xiamen, but they have a common basketball dream.

  [Explanation] Since the beginning of March, this cross-strait integrated women's basketball team organized by the Xiamen Taiwanese Investment Enterprise Association has continued to participate in the first Xiamen Women's Basketball Tournament in 2022. After more than a week of fierce competition, the team finally won the fourth place. score.

  [Concurrent] Men Qiusuo, a mainland player of the cross-strait integrated women's basketball team

  (Shows) a spirit of unity and fraternity, and then hard work.

  [Commentary] Zheng Yishan, a "post-95" girl from Taoyuan, has loved playing basketball since she was a child. She served as the captain of the cross-strait fusion women's basketball team in this game, and performed well on the field.

She believes that in addition to individual skills in basketball, teamwork is also very important.

  [Concurrent] Zheng Yishan, captain of the cross-strait fusion women's basketball team

  After the game, I also learned a lot of techniques and tactics of the opponent, as well as a lot of cooperation, etc., and I gained a lot as a whole.

  [Explanation] Sports can quickly shorten the distance between people. The cross-strait integrated women's basketball team was officially established at the end of 2021. After several months of intensive training 3-4 times a week, teammates from both sides of the strait have been Close like family.

  [Concurrent] Huang Pinling, a Taiwanese player of the cross-strait fusion women's basketball team

  The atmosphere of each friend is actually very similar to Taiwan, and everyone gets along very well, so this is the reason why I have always wanted to stay here.

  [Concurrent] Lin Fangdian, a Taiwanese player of the cross-strait fusion women's basketball team

  There are many Taiwanese and mainland friends here, so I can get to know people from all walks of life on this occasion, and I can also learn from them that one of my own shortcomings or deficiencies is what makes me can be raised.

  [Commentary] Peng Ouya from Taipei is the team leader of the cross-strait fusion women's basketball team.

She said that she formed a team immediately after she accepted the invitation of the league.

She hopes to use basketball as a carrier and sports as a medium to promote exchanges between young people on both sides of the strait through such competitions.

  [Concurrent] Peng Ouya, Vice Chairman of the Youth Committee of Xiamen Taiwanese Investment Enterprise Association

  This time, I am also very happy to be able to communicate with the local players, including that our team is actually half Taiwan compatriots and half (Xiamen) local players, so this time such an opportunity allows our compatriots on both sides of the strait to take advantage of such a sports event. , can be combined.

  [Explanation] Basketball is one of the favorite sports of Taiwanese youths who live and work in Xiamen. By holding basketball events, they can enhance friendship with friends and have become a new highlight of cross-strait youth exchanges and integration in recent years.

  [Concurrent] Wu Jiaying, President of Xiamen Taiwanese Investment Enterprise Association

  Sports indeed transcends business and transcends many, many realms. Everyone participates in this event selflessly and freely. I think it is very important for the integration and development of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.

  [Explanation] It is reported that since its establishment, the Cross-Strait Integrated Women's Basketball Team has also been invited to participate in the Cross-Strait (Xiamen) Youth Entrepreneur Basketball Invitational Tournament, as well as the first "Little Pigeon Cup" three-person basketball held by Zhonghua Street Office, Siming District, Xiamen The competition achieved excellent results.

  Li Siyuan and Zhang Tingyu reported from Xiamen, Fujian

Responsible editor: [Wang Shanshan]