The 6th Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum concluded on June 29 in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, drawing around 2,000 representatives from the Chinese mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao. Held from June 27 to 29, the forum commemorated the 160th anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's birth under the theme "Carrying Forward Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Spirit of Endeavor and Working Together for the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation." Organizers noted this year's event was the largest in its history, with the broadest participation from Taiwan compatriots and the highest proportion of young attendees.
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. This agreement aims to provide an institutional foundation for long-term industrial cooperation across the strait. Distinguished guests emphasized that Dr. Sun Yat-sen remains a shared spiritual legacy for people on both sides, and his vision of national rejuvenation should guide collaborative efforts.
Cultural exchange 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 the pioneer. Many attendees noted that these activities fostered sustained exchanges among young people and reinforced shared cultural roots essential for cross-strait spiritual integration.
To bolster economic cooperation, the forum featured 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. 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. An additional 12 Shenzhen-Zhongshan collaborative projects covered 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." Guo Wenhai, secretary of the CPC Zhongshan Municipal Committee, invited Taiwan businesses to invest in Zhongshan, highlighting the city's industrial infrastructure and government services. He emphasized leveraging opportunities from the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link to create broader cooperation prospects.
Participants agreed that the forum 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. By carrying forward Dr. Sun Yat-sen's spirit and embracing opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the city aims to contribute to integrated cross-strait development.
