On Saturday, over 250 participants from both sides of the Taiwan Strait gathered in Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian Province, to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival—one of the Chinese mainland’s most cherished traditions of reunion and harmony.
Song Tao, head of the Taiwan Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, welcomed guests from Taiwan, including Sean Lien, vice chairman of Kuomintang. Song noted that 2025 will mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and Taiwan’s recovery from Japanese occupation. He emphasized a shared national identity and called for continued opposition to separatism and external interference, while promoting peaceful development and integration across the Taiwan Strait.
Sean Lien stressed that upholding the 1992 Consensus and opposing 'Taiwan independence' will guide Kuomintang as it promotes cross-strait exchanges and peaceful development, highlighting the importance of cultural and economic ties.
Guests from Taiwan praised the Chinese mainland’s policies aimed at integrated cross-strait development. They pledged to seize new opportunities, contribute to peaceful exchanges, and support the vision of national reunification and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Mid-Autumn in a Global Context
- The event featured traditional mooncake tastings and lantern displays, blending cultural heritage with a modern festival atmosphere.
- Fuzhou’s coastal setting and vibrant tech hubs drew attention from young entrepreneurs and travelers alike.
- Data shows cross-strait cultural events increasing by 30% over the past five years, underlining growing people-to-people connections.
- Thought leaders on sustainability joined discussions on how shared traditions can foster resilience and unity.
As the full moon rose, participants exchanged wishes and stories, reflecting a dynamic blend of tradition and future-focused dialogue. For digitally savvy global citizens, the celebration underscored how local customs can bridge distances and inspire real-world impact.
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