Fuzhou Builds Cross-strait Logistics Hub and Accelerates Cross-strait Integration and Development

From: Fuzhou News Website

This year’s government work report proposes to continue to exert efforts on exploring new ways of cross-strait integration and development, and accelerate the construction of a pioneering city for cross-strait integration and development demonstration zones.

Promote the first integration of Fuzhou-Mazu

Create Fuzhou-Mazu Industrial Cooperation Park

The report proposes to promote the integration of Fuzhou-Mazu. They will improve the policies and measures of Fuzhou-Mazu “Common Life Circle” and promote the equalization, popularization and convenience of basic public services in Fuzhou-Mazu. Build a Fuzhou-Mazu industrial cooperation park with high standards, make good use of the Fuzhou-Mazu industrial integration development fund, and promote the interconnection and docking of the industrial chain and supply chain. They will promote the bridge project with water supply, electricity supply and ventilation in Mazu area, speed up the construction of the water supply project in Fuzhou-Mazu (mainland side), and improve the facilities and service level of the “mini three links” route in Fuzhou-Mazu as a whole. Create a tourist resort around Mazu’ao with high quality.

Deepen economic and trade cooperation between Fujian and Taiwan

Build a cross-strait logistics hub

The report proposes to deepen economic and trade cooperation between Fujian and Taiwan. Explore the construction of a pioneering area for cross-strait common markets. Run the 27th Cross-Straits Fair for Economy and Trade. Promote the expansion and merger of Taiwan investment zones, and upgrade Fuqing Taiwan Province Farmers Pioneer Park and Yongtai Fujian-Taiwan Agricultural Integration Development Industrial Park. They will strengthen and improve Taiwan-specific businesses such as sea express and cold chain logistics, and build a cross-strait logistics hub. Promote the development of small-scale trade with Taiwan and cross-border e-commerce business. Explore and promote the development of cross-strait intellectual property service standards.

Strengthen cross-strait cultural exchanges

Create a Fujian-Taiwan integrated and complete community

The report proposes to strengthen cross-strait cultural exchanges. They will improve the policy system for promoting the well-being of Taiwan compatriots and enjoying equal treatment, and promote the settlement of Taiwan compatriots. Promote the direct recognition of vocational skills and qualifications in Taiwan. In the community where Taiwan compatriots gather, they will carry out a pilot project of co-construction, co-governance and sharing between Fujian and Taiwan, and build a complete community of Fujian and Taiwan. Deepen the rural construction in Fujian and Taiwan, and create 3 provincial model market towns and 2 model villages. Run the 13th Straits Youth Festival well and build a development-oriented city for the youth in the Straits. They will continue to carry out the “root-seeking project for Taiwan compatriots”, support the two-way communication between folk beliefs and customs in Fujian, Chen Jinggu and Fujian Chenghuang, and do a good job in special activities such as  Mawei-Mazu Lantern Festival. (Fuzhou Evening News reporter group)