[Explanation] The Twelfth Straits Forum Conference was held in Xiamen, Fujian on September 20, and people from all walks of life on both sides of the strait came by appointment.
Overcoming the negative impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic and the DPP authorities’ obstruction of cross-strait exchanges, the Straits Forum continued to be held, fully demonstrating the mainstream public opinion of compatriots on both sides of the strait to strengthen exchanges and cooperation and explore integrated development.
[Concurrent] Wu Chengdian, Chairman of the Taiwan New Party
I hope that the two sides of the strait can return to the normal track as soon as possible and make more agreements. The Chinese people just agree with our national sentiments. We all work together to make this nation rejuvenate. It is our common wish.
【Concurrent】Taiwan guest Chen Zuwang
I came here mainly to represent the common aspiration of the so-called Taiwan compatriots, which is to hope for peace across the strait, and hope that both sides can prosper and prosper.
We can all hope that the Chinese nation can be firmly united.
[Concurrent] Chen Yushu, a guest classical furniture artist from mainland China
In the twelve years since the Straits Forum has been held, it has become a carnival of people-to-people exchanges with compatriots on both sides of the strait, and cooperation and win-win cooperation. I think the exchanges still cannot be stopped. The angle of cooperation can be deeper.
[Explanation] This forum comprehensively considers the actual situation of the prevention and control of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, carefully designing the content and format, closely following the current anti-epidemic hotspots, adding new topics such as health and epidemic prevention, orderly resumption of work and production, and integrating with compatriots on both sides of the strait to fight the epidemic and help each other , A touching story of overcoming difficulties, and a number of events were held in a combination of "online and offline".
It involves four major exchanges: youth, grassroots, culture and economy.
[Concurrent] Taiwanese guest Zeng Yuting
I think the Straits Forum is like a platform, which is to provide us with a space for communication, that is, to get to know each other. There will be a lot of population base here, so there must be more opportunities than Taiwan.
[Explanation] On the basis of further implementing the "31" and "26" measures to benefit Taiwan compatriots, the mainland side launched "11 measures" in May this year to help Taiwanese businessmen and Taiwanese enterprises in the mainland and provide more The development opportunity of the company has won widespread praise.
[Concurrent] Taiwanese guest Zeng Guanying
We live very well here. Cross-strait exchanges are the general trend of integration and development. This is unstoppable. Although it may be difficult for us to communicate with the current epidemic situation, I believe that with the delay of time, it will definitely get better and better. .
[Explanation] Outside the forum on that day, young people can be seen from time to time.
Many young people from Taiwan participated actively to share their stories.
These Taiwanese youths who have dreamed of crossing the sea have also used their stories to encourage more Taiwanese youths to come to the mainland to find employment and entrepreneurship.
[Concurrent] Taiwan guest Lan Yulin
In fact, it does not exist to say how difficult it is for me to develop here. In fact, it is not. On the contrary, here is the continuous acceptance and a great benefit for our Taiwan youths. Therefore, I attach great importance to this aspect and I support it. One piece, so I chose this side.
【Concurrent】Taiwan guest Zhang Xinyi
Whether in Fujian or other provinces, there are many of us like this, and we have been working hard, so if you want to come here to give full play to your strengths, or to expand your career here, don’t have too much If you think more, you can come and see more first, so we actually want to encourage you to come and see first, and then come here to take root if we have the opportunity.
[Explanation] Since 2009, the Straits Forum has been successfully held for eleven sessions. It has become the platform for cross-strait non-governmental exchanges with the largest number of participating organizations, the largest scale of activities, the widest scope, and the strongest non-governmental influence. It has been welcomed and loved by Taiwan compatriots. .
In the past 11 years, the Straits Forum has adhered to the concept of "a family relationship between the two sides of the strait" and adhered to the positioning of "non-governmental, grassroots, and extensive", and has held more than 570 events of various sizes.
Reporter Wu Shengwei reports from Xiamen, Fujian
Editor in charge: [Liu Xian]