China’s Fujian seeks enhanced cross-strait integration

Exhibitors from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan province chat during an expo in Xiamen, Fujian province. — Xinhua

Beijing: China has unveiled a package of policy steps to support building its coastal Fujian province, located opposite Taiwan, into a pilot zone for advancing cross-strait economic integration – a move which experts say will tap into cooperation potential in new areas and deliver concrete benefits for businesses on both sides.

The guideline highlighted five major areas of focus – supporting Fujian in expanding opening-up toward Taiwan, promoting cross-strait trade, deepening integration of strategic industries, facilitating integration of Taiwan businesses operating in Fujian into domestic circulation and accelerating the integrated development of key regions.