A new set of targeted cross-Strait policies released by the Chinese mainland has injected fresh confidence and certainty among young Taiwanese residents building lives and pursuing opportunities across the Taiwan Strait, according to a young Taiwanese participant in a recent cross-Strait exchange forum.
Speaking to China Daily on the sidelines of the seventh annual forum for social groups led by Taiwan compatriots, Hsu Tao, a young Taiwanese currently based on the mainland, noted that the 10-measure policy package unveiled on April 12, 2026 addresses long-standing priorities for youth exchange and connectivity across the Strait. He emphasized that the new framework will strengthen the sense of security for Taiwan youth developing their careers and lives on the mainland, while deepening the personal bonds that connect communities on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Key provisions of the policy package include the establishment of a formal, institutionalized platform to support sustained two-way exchanges between young people from both sides of the Strait. The new measures also prioritize the full resumption of regular direct cross-Strait passenger flights, a move that will remove long-standing travel barriers that have separated family, friends and professional connections across the Strait in recent years.
The policy rollout comes as the mainland continues to advance people-centered initiatives to support cross-Strait exchange, address the practical needs of Taiwan residents, and foster closer economic, cultural and social integration across the Taiwan Strait. For young Taiwanese seeking educational, employment and entrepreneurial opportunities on the mainland, the new framework offers clear structural support that reduces uncertainty and opens new pathways for cross-Strait engagement.