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Xiamen Announces 12 Measures for Taiwan; Mainland Affairs Council Criticizes Unilateral Decision

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Xiamen, China, has released 12 measures aimed at promoting cross-strait exchange and cooperation with Taiwan.
  • The measures include advancing the construction of a bridge between Xiamen and Kinmen and a passenger terminal for Xiamen's new airport.
  • Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council criticized the unilateral nature of the announcement, stating China cannot make such decisions alone.

Xiamen city in China has unveiled 12 new measures designed to foster exchange and cooperation with Taiwan, signaling Beijing's ongoing efforts toward integration. The announcement, made by official Chinese sources, includes plans to advance the construction of a bridge connecting Xiamen and Kinmen.

Further infrastructure projects mentioned involve the development of a passenger terminal for Xiamen's Xiang'an International Airport, intended to facilitate cross-strait travel. The city also plans to deepen research into a proposal for Kinmen residents to use Xiamen's new airport.

Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council responded critically to the announcement. The council stated that such measures cannot be unilaterally decided by mainland China, emphasizing the need for mutual agreement in cross-strait relations. The move highlights the complex political dynamics and differing approaches to cross-strait affairs between Beijing and Taipei.

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