The Chinese mainland announced a comprehensive package of 10 measures on April 12, 2026, aimed at deepening economic and cultural cooperation across the Taiwan Strait. The policies focus on expanding trade facilitation, streamlining investment processes for overseas investors from the Taiwan region, and enhancing educational exchanges.
Key initiatives include simplified business registration procedures for Taiwan-based enterprises, tax incentives for cross-strait tech collaborations, and expanded visa-free travel quotas for residents of Taiwan visiting Fujian Province. The plan also establishes new cultural exchange programs and academic partnerships between mainland and Taiwan universities.
Analysts note these measures build on recent progress in cross-strait relations, with bilateral trade reaching $328 billion in 2025. The package comes as both sides prepare for the annual Cross-Strait Economic Summit scheduled for June in Xiamen.
For Taiwan residents, the policies introduce streamlined work permit approvals and expanded healthcare reciprocity agreements. Tourism industry representatives welcome increased mainland visitor quotas to Taiwan's Penghu Islands and Kinmen County.
