A new documentary series shines light on young people from Taiwan carving unique paths in the southern Greater Bay Area – a thriving economic hub spanning Guangdong Province, Hong Kong, and Macao. Diaries of Taiwan Youth captures personal journeys of innovation and cross-strait connection against the backdrop of China's dynamic development.
From Studio to Cultural Bridge
Among the featured stories is Lai Yijie, a jewelry designer whose Shenzhen studio thrives alongside the city's status as China's largest jewelry market. Born into a family with roots across the Taiwan Strait, Lai views her craft as more than business: Every design carries elements from both sides of the strait. This is how we build understanding through shared beauty, she explains in one episode.
Economic Synergy, Cultural Dialogue
The series highlights how the Greater Bay Area's integrated development creates opportunities for cultural exchange alongside economic growth. Analysts note such grassroots initiatives complement broader efforts to strengthen people-to-people ties across the strait, particularly among younger generations.
