In a bid to strengthen economic resilience amid global uncertainties, a senior official from the Chinese mainland urged businesses and residents of Taiwan to deepen cooperation with the mainland during a high-profile meeting in Nanjing on Friday. Song Tao, head of the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized the importance of joint efforts to counter external risks such as U.S.-imposed tariff disputes.
Speaking at a gathering of Taiwan business representatives, Song reaffirmed the mainland's commitment to supporting businesses from the island of Taiwan through enhanced policy measures, equal treatment, and improved cross-strait industrial connectivity. He highlighted the mainland's economic 'strong resilience' and dismissed external challenges as temporary obstacles, stating, 'We have the wisdom and capability to tackle and overcome all challenges.'
The remarks come as cross-strait supply chains face mounting pressure from U.S. trade policies. Song pledged streamlined support for resolving operational hurdles faced by Taiwan enterprises, aiming to bolster confidence in regional economic integration. Analysts suggest this dialogue signals a renewed push for cross-strait economic interdependence despite geopolitical tensions.
