The 16th Strait Forum – Chen Jinggu Cultural Festival, held in Fujian Province, celebrates the cultural and religious heritage of Chen Jinggu, a revered figure in both Mainland China and Taiwan. The festival fosters cross-Strait relations through cultural events, economic collaborations, and tourism promotion, highlighting the importance of shared traditions in fostering mutual understanding and prosperity.
China’s decision to reinstate tourism between China and Taiwan’s Kinmen Islands is viewed as a positive step in cross-strait relations. The move comes after a meeting between officials from both sides, where commitments were made to strengthen ties and foster closer relations. This development could have broader implications for future interactions between China and Taiwan.
China has downplayed its threat of executing Taiwanese separatists, assuring most Taiwanese citizens they can travel to China without fear. This comes after Taiwan raised its travel warning following Beijing’s announcement of legal guidelines aimed at those advocating for Taiwanese independence. While China maintains that the guidelines only target a select few, Taiwan has condemned these measures as intimidation tactics.
Starting today, citizens of China’s Fujian province are once again permitted to visit Taiwan as part of an easing of travel restrictions announced by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism. This announcement comes ahead of the inauguration of William Lai, Taiwan’s President-elect, in May, a figure whom China has labeled as a separatist.
