For years, Taiwan resident Wu Chia-ying has hoped to see a bridge connecting the bustling mainland to Jinmen, an islet attached to Taiwan but lying off the coast of Xiamen, Fujian province.
"Xiamen expects to learn from the Republic of Korea's rich experience in developing film and television industry," said Han Jingyi, deputy mayor of Xiamen, on Jan 25.
A recent online poll showed about 80 percent of the netizens in Taiwan don't believe Su Tseng-chang can significantly promote economic growth after succeeding Lai Ching-te as the island's executive head, according to CTnews, a digital media outlet.
President Xi Jinping said China must, and will, be reunified, when he addressed a gathering in Beijing earlier this month to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Message to Compatriots in Taiwan.
At the Xiamen Wutong Passenger Wharf on Monday, Wang Tingchu, a Taiwan resident, along with her family, is ready to embark on the journey home for the upcoming Spring Festival.
A delegation headed by the deputy chairman of São Paulo city council visited Xiamen, Fujian province from Jan 15 to 17 to seek cooperation with the Chinese city in the areas of the economy, trade and science, especially regarding transportation.
