The Chinese mainland is taking significant steps to foster a more conducive environment for Taiwan businesses to thrive, according to an official statement made at a recent seminar on cross-Straits relations.
Qiu Kaiming, vice director of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, emphasized the influence of General Secretary Xi Jinping's speeches on shaping the future of cross-Straits relations. \"We will fully implement the spirit of these speeches by continuing to improve systems and policies that benefit Taiwan residents and businesses, creating better conditions for their development on the mainland,\" Qiu stated during the seminar held in Qingdao, Shandong Province.
The event attracted over 140 experts and scholars from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, providing a platform for exchanging ideas and reinforcing collaborative efforts.
Zeng Zanrong, a member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Shandong Provincial Committee and secretary of the CPC Qingdao Municipal Committee, highlighted the deep historical ties between Shandong and Taiwan. He noted that the region has seen fruitful cooperation in various fields, including economy, technology, and culture. \"With further reform as the driving force, we will continue to deepen integrative development in various areas between Shandong and Taiwan, contributing to the peaceful and integrated development of cross-Straits relations,\" Zeng added.
The two-day seminar featured keynote speeches and group discussions aimed at dispelling misconceptions and addressing the challenges posed by the notion of Taiwan independence. Organized by the Cross-Straits Relations Research Center and the Shandong Province Cross-Straits Economic and Cultural Development Promotion Association, the seminar underscored the commitment to maintaining and strengthening cross-Straits ties.
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