FUZHOU, China, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2026 China Fuzhou International Investment Promotion Month and the 28th Cross-Strait Fair for Economy and Trade (hereinafter referred to as the “Investment Promotion Month and Cross-Strait Fair”) are being held in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, from May 21 to June 21. On the morning of May 22, the opening ceremony of the 28th Cross-Strait Fair for Economy and Trade was held. That afternoon, the launch ceremony of the 2026 China Fuzhou International Investment Promotion Month and the
“Together for Prosperity in Fuzhou” Global Investment Promotion Conference took place. During the event, Fuzhou released the third batch of pilot policies for advancing the Fuzhou-Matsu “same-city living circle”. Focusing on building an integrated cross-Strait market, supporting the innovative development of Taiwan-funded enterprises, and improving convenience for Taiwan compatriots living and working in the area, the policies will introduce measures benefiting Taiwan compatriots and businesses. These efforts are aimed at further accelerating the development of the Fuzhou-Matsu living circle and continuously improving the policy framework
that safeguards the well-being of Taiwan compatriots and ensures they enjoy the same treatment. At the same time, the Cross-Strait Fair will showcase Fujian’s phased achievements in promoting integrated cross-Strait development. The Cross-Strait Industrial Development Conference will release the Initiative on Strengthening Cross-Strait Industrial Cooperation. The conference will serve as a high-level platform for industrial exchanges and cooperation across the Taiwan Strait. This year’s Fuzhou International Investment Promotion Month is closely aligned with the city’s strategy to build the “358X” industrial cluster and strengthen 16
key industrial chains. Fully implementing a comprehensive investment promotion mechanism covering all-staff engagement, full industrial chain development, full life-cycle project services, full-factor support and all-round empowerment, the event will run as a month-long programme. It will focus on overseas Chinese entrepreneurs, central state-owned enterprises, foreign enterprises, Taiwan-funded enterprises and private firms, featuring well-designed themes and a curated series of investment promotion activities. Source: Organising Committee Office of the Cross-Straits Fair for Economy and Trade
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So does this mean Americans get better visas or is this just for Taiwan people??
This sounds like China trying to make the “same-city living circle” thing work, like people are just gonna commute over and it’s all super convenient now. But “third batch of pilot policies” is kinda vague… like who’s actually benefiting? Either way, the wording “same treatment” always makes me raise an eyebrow.
Wait I thought cross-strait stuff was more political than investment. Now it’s “investment month” and industrial clusters 358X?? sounds like a secret code lol. And Taiwan compatriots get the same treatment—okay but is that real or just PR? Also why is it all in Fuzhou, like is that where all the Taiwan companies are?
“Together for Prosperity” conference… sure, sounds nice. But I’m confused because it’s supposedly about investment promotion and also “industrial cooperation” and then they’re talking about Taiwan living circles like it’s a business park. If Taiwan-funded enterprises are being supported, does that mean mainland rules are basically being applied? I feel like I’ve read something similar before where it was actually about control, not convenience.