Sanming, a city in Fujian province renowned for its verdant landscapes and impressive 78 percent forest coverage, has become a focal point for cross-Strait collaboration in rural development. This has drawn significant attention from Taiwanese investors, who are increasingly investing in the region. From Thursday to Sunday, Sanming hosted a major cross-Strait rural development forum, attracting over 400 participants from Taiwan. This event, part of the annual Strait Forum, underscored Sanming’s dedication to strengthening economic and cultural ties between mainland China and Taiwan. In recent years, Sanming has made substantial strides in integrating Taiwanese expertise with local resources. The city has welcomed 106 new Taiwan-invested enterprises, with total investments amounting to 801 million yuan ($112 million). Additionally, 12 bases for Fujian-Taiwan agricultural integration have been established. Furthermore, 30 Taiwan countryside development teams and more than 80 professionals in architecture and cultural creativity have been involved in 72 rural projects in Sanming. In Jianning county, Taiwan entrepreneur Lin Hsiu-ying established an oil tea camellia cooperative, leveraging Taiwanese techniques and employing local workers. This initiative has boosted the income of 112 local households by over 4,000 yuan per person. Lin expressed that the mainland’s supportive policies have significantly enhanced his confidence and motivation to expand his business ventures in Sanming.