The curtains opened up in Pingtan on June 15 as a group congregating nearly 300 cross-Straits representatives from various sectors gathered for the 12th Common Homeland Forum under the banner of "a good life, a good fortune." Pingtan is the closest place on the mainland to the island of Taiwan.

Focusing on critical topics such as cross-Straits industrial cooperation and the demonstration of quality development in Pingtan, the forum aims to create a socio-economic discourse for people from both sides of the Taiwan Straits.

The forum opened with the opening speech delivered by the vice governor of the Fujian Provincial Government, commending the forum as a grand platform for cross-Straits exchanges and cooperation. In recent years, Fujian has made new strides in exploring new paths for cross-Straits integration. As an island that is standing at the forefront of mutual cross-Straits cooperation, Pingtan is committed to forging a new "social circle" for its Taiwan community in Pingtan through holistic development and supportive policies.

Here are some of the main highlights of the forum:

Ⅰ.Pingtan's geographical proximity to Taiwan and favorable business environment make it an attractive destination for Taiwan compatriots.

Ⅱ. Integrated development and mutual growth for quality life and future is a shared aspiration anticipated by both sides of the Taiwan Straits.

Ⅲ.The Economic Bureau of the Taiwan Affairs Office pledges to elevate Pingtan's development and facilitate the settlement of a local Taiwan community and entrepreneurial opportunities for Taiwan compatriots.

Ⅳ.Pingtan is and will be the most competitive channel and entry point for Taiwan goods into the mainland market. Pingtan openly welcomes all Taiwan investments.

Ⅴ.Pingtan strives to build a common homeland for cross-Straits compatriots and a competitive ground packed with opportunities for Taiwan businesses and talents.

A strategic cooperation framework was signed by ten enterprises, solidifying the commitment to collaborative partnership. Distinguished speakers including entrepreneurs, experts and scholars from both sides of the Taiwan delivered compelling speeches on topics such as the digital economy, marine economy, green economy, and cultural tourism. The 7^th Cross-Straits Village Chief Exchange Meeting, providing a platform for in-depth discussions on innovative models of grassroots governance, also took place on the side. 

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