China News Service, Beijing, March 8 (Reporter Chen Wentao) During this year's National Two Sessions, cross-strait issues attracted much attention, and "cross-strait integrated development" became one of the keywords.

In interviews with China News Service, many Taiwanese young people said that integration lies in getting to know each other, communication is more about heart-to-heart communication, and they have stronger confidence in future development in the mainland.

Focus on cross-strait integrated development: from exchanges to heart-to-heart conversations

　　The 2024 Government Work Report clearly states that it is necessary to deepen cross-Strait integrated development, enhance the well-being of compatriots on both sides of the Strait, and work together to create the great cause of national rejuvenation.

  On March 5, the second session of the 14th National People's Congress opened in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

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　　“Integrated development” in the report was also mentioned repeatedly by representatives and committee members.

　　Tsai Pei-hui, a representative of the National People's Congress of Taiwan Province, said that only through integrated development can we be safe, and only by relying on the motherland can we have development prospects. Li Yihu, a representative of the National People's Congress, said that cross-strait integrated development has shown very good prospects, and is also contributing to the peaceful development of cross-strait relations and the future of cross-strait relations. Peaceful reunification lays a solid foundation and creates favorable conditions; Yang Yizhou, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and vice president of the All-China Taiwan Federation, pointed out that young people are the main force in cross-strait integration and development. More young people from Taiwan should go to the mainland and let them see that the future of the motherland is very bright. …

　　Li Dongxian, a Taiwanese taekwondo player who once held high the five-star red flag on the award podium, said that many Taiwanese people have been misled by the Taiwan authorities’ false propaganda, but as long as they come to the mainland and take a look, they will find that the mainland’s culture, sports, economy and other aspects are developing rapidly. real status quo.

　　Li Dongxian once brought young people from the island to the mainland for exchanges, and many of them later chose to study in the mainland.

"This is the charm of communication." He said that integration lies in mutual understanding, and communication is more about heart-to-heart communication.

Only through cross-strait exchanges and interactions can Taiwan compatriots get to know the mainland and truly integrate with the mainland.

　　Li Weiguo, a Taiwanese youth currently developing in Chengdu, said that every Taiwanese youth developing in the mainland is a living case of cross-strait integration and development.

As a Taiwan youth working hard on the mainland, I have the responsibility to let young people on the island understand the real development situation of the mainland, and then attract them to come to the mainland to share development opportunities.

Cross-Strait cultural exchanges continue to be warm: the best proof of the same roots and origins

　　The integration and development of both sides of the Taiwan Strait can be seen from the lively folk cultural exchanges in recent years.

Feng Yuanzheng, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, recalled the past during the two sessions and said that "Teahouse" and "The First Floor" were well received in Taiwan. The older generation burst into tears after watching it, and young people learned about Chinese culture from it.

　　When Li Weiguo returned to Taiwan in the past few years, he discovered that young people on the island would "crazy" follow mainland dramas, watch Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and many mainland delicacies such as roujiamo and sugar-oiled fruit became popular in Taiwan's night markets.

　　Taiwanese youth Luo Dingjun also observed that on the Taipei MRT, he often sees many young people watching mainland short videos, and wearing Hanfu has become a popular trend on the island.

Living in Fujian, he also learned that many of the roots of Taiwan's faith and culture come from the mainland.

　　"After all, both sides of the Taiwan Strait are Chinese nation and Chinese, and the inheritance and exchange of Chinese culture are also continuous and uninterrupted." Luo Dingjun said, this will undoubtedly play a positive role in the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and prove that compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait have the same origin. family.

　　In the past two years, Li Weiguo has also continued to hold cross-strait youth exchange activities such as food festivals and cultural carnivals in the mainland. He hopes to bring young people from both sides of the strait together in a way that young people like to hear and see, narrow the distance between their hearts, and share inheritance in a deep integration. Traditional Chinese culture gathers the power of young people who work together to build the Chinese dream.

“Confidence in developing in mainland China is even stronger”

　　Li Weiguo has been developing in the mainland for more than 7 years and knows that only when cross-strait relations are good can compatriots on both sides of the strait live a good life.

The Taiwan-related content in the government work report strengthened his confidence in developing in the mainland.

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　　"The integrated development of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and the cooperation of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait will surely achieve the spiritual harmony of 'I am among you and you are among me.'" Luo Dingjun, who is the "son-in-law of the Northeast", hopes that cross-strait exchanges will continue to deepen and that young people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait will be able to Interact and communicate more, and continue to practice the concept of "both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family".

　　Li Dongxian said that the peaceful development of cross-strait relations lies in exchanges and in-depth people-to-people exchanges.

Both sides of the Taiwan Strait share the same culture, race, and blood. Only with one heart can both sides of the Taiwan Strait prosper and stabilize. I hope that compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait can mobilize and work together to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

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