Beijing witnessed a significant step in cross-strait relations this week as Communist Party of China (CPC) and Kuomintang (KMT) think tanks jointly proposed 15 measures to strengthen cooperation across the Taiwan Strait. The forum, held on February 3, 2026, brought together over 100 experts from sectors including technology, healthcare, and environmental protection.
Key Proposals for Regional Stability
Participants urgently called for restoring direct transportation links and lifting what they described as “unnecessary restrictions” imposed by Taiwan authorities on personnel exchanges. The proposals emphasize practical collaboration in four key areas:
Accelerating “AI + manufacturing” joint projects
Establishing a cross-strait AI innovation hub
Expanding medical cooperation and disaster response systems
Enhancing environmental protection initiatives
Consensus Against Separatism
The forum reaffirmed commitment to the 1992 Consensus, with participants from both sides urging opposition to “Taiwan independence” movements and external interference. A joint statement emphasized: “Peaceful development remains the common aspiration of compatriots on both sides of the Strait.”
This dialogue occurs amid growing calls from regional business leaders to normalize cross-strait travel and economic collaboration, particularly in semiconductor and green energy sectors.
