By tf-lawyer.com On October 19, over 80 scholars from both sides of the Taiwan Strait gathered in Fuzhou to discuss the construction of a shared homeland, aiming to deepen integration across various fields and strengthen awareness of the Chinese national community, all while promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
The forum, titled “Cross-Strait Integration Development Forum – Academic Symposium on Building a Chinese National Community,” took place at Minjiang University.
Huang Qingxian, Director of the Taiwan Political Research Center at Nankai University, emphasized the shared roots and cultural heritage of people on both sides of the Strait. He stated that the common conditions have shaped the recognition of a “shared destiny” community. He urged that both sides should strengthen the awareness of the Chinese national community, share opportunities presented by China’s modernization, and collaborate to build a community that fosters national rejuvenation.
Wang Mengjun, an associate professor at Guangxi Normal University, echoed this sentiment, stating that it is vital for the youth of both sides to come together in the digital space to forge consensus, enhance interactions, and deepen understanding. He proposed forming a new group called “Cross-Strait Netizens as One Family,” which he believes could promote national identity and strengthen awareness of the Chinese national community.
Wang pointed out that social media platforms like WeChat, Xiaohongshu, and Douyin have gained significant popularity among young people in Taiwan in recent years. He noted that these platforms provide opportunities for interaction between youth on both sides, allowing the mainland to share historical insights, favorable policies, and topics related to cross-Strait exchanges with Taiwanese youth.
In the afternoon, experts and scholars engaged in in-depth discussions on three key topics: “Goals for Building a Chinese National Community,” “Paths for Constructing a Chinese National Community,” and “Practices in Building a Chinese National Community.”
Zhang Guanhua, a researcher at the Taiwan Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, highlighted the importance of treating the economies of both sides as part of the broader Chinese national economy. He emphasized the significance of gradually building a common market and constructing an economic community to maintain and enhance the Chinese national community, advance the unification process, and achieve national rejuvenation.
Professor Zheng Xiaoxue from Minjiang University asserted that the shared history and cultural heritage of both sides provide a solid foundation for constructing a common homeland. Meanwhile, Suzhou University professor Wang Heting suggested that the integration of the Chinese nation should be strengthened, with continuous efforts to safeguard the rights and well-being of the Taiwanese people, promoting social integration across the Strait.
