The 6th Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum concluded in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, on June 29, marking the 160th anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's birth. The event, held from June 27 to 29 under the theme "Carrying Forward Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Spirit of Endeavor and Working Together for the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation," was the largest in its history, attracting approximately 2,000 representatives from the Chinese mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao. Organizers noted record participation from Taiwan compatriots and the highest proportion of young attendees to date.
The forum centered on cultural heritage and economic cooperation, establishing a multi-level platform for cross-strait exchanges. During the opening ceremony, the Zhongshan Municipal People's Government and the Association of Taiwan Investment Enterprises on the Mainland signed the Strategic Framework Agreement on Deepening Zhongshan-Taiwan Economic and Trade Cooperation to Promote Integrated Development, laying institutional groundwork for long-term industrial collaboration.
A key highlight was the "Taiwan Businesses Gather in Zhongshan, Industries Glow in the Greater Bay Area" 2026 Guangdong-Taiwan Economic and Trade Exchange Conference and Investment Promotion Event, celebrating the second anniversary of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link. A total of 19 industrial projects were signed, including seven Taiwan-invested projects in semiconductor supporting industries, electronic components, smart home products, high-end fitness equipment, and medical devices. The remaining 12 projects focused on Shenzhen-Zhongshan collaboration in new energy vehicle components, industrial robotics, memory chip packaging, advanced specialty materials, and integrated cultural, tourism, and commercial developments.
Taiwan business representatives praised Zhongshan's business environment. Zhang Congyuan, Chairman of Huali Industrial Group, which has operated in Zhongshan for over two decades, commended the city's enterprise service philosophy of "staying out of businesses' way when everything runs smoothly while providing prompt support whenever needed," which he said helped the company become a global leader in athletic footwear manufacturing.
Guo Wenhai, secretary of the CPC Zhongshan Municipal Committee, extended an invitation to Taiwan businesses to invest in Zhongshan, emphasizing strong industrial infrastructure and high-quality government services. He stated that the city would continue to improve its hard and soft investment environment, leveraging opportunities from the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link to create broader prospects for cross-strait cooperation.
Cultural activities included an evening tour of the century-old Sunwen West Road Arcade Pedestrian Street and a visit to the Museum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, where participants studied revolutionary archives and paid homage to Dr. Sun's bronze statue. Many noted that these activities fostered sustained exchanges among young people across the Strait, emphasizing shared cultural roots as a foundation for spiritual integration.
Participants and Taiwan business representatives agreed that the forum, set against the 160th anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's birth, created new channels for cultural exchanges and industrial cooperation. Looking ahead, Zhongshan plans to organize regular initiatives, including entrepreneurship support programs for young people from Taiwan, youth exchange activities, and Guangdong-Taiwan industrial matchmaking events, aiming to contribute to a new chapter of integrated cross-strait development.
