Title: Cross-Straits Economic Ties: How Jiangxi and Taiwan are Neighboring Despite the Sea
Nanchang, China, August 28 – In an era of globalization, the economic ties between Jiangxi Province and Taiwan have flourished, defying the geographical barrier of the Taiwan Strait. A recent feature titled Ganjiang Perspectives: How Jiangxi-Taiwan Economic Exchanges Are ‘Neighbors Despite the Sea’ highlights the deepening collaboration and mutual benefits between these two regions.
Jiangxi, as the closest inland province to Taiwan, has emerged as an attractive destination for Taiwanese investors. The 19th Jiangxi-Taiwan Economic and Cultural Cooperation and Exchange Conference, co-hosted by the Jiangxi provincial government and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, is scheduled to take place in Jiuzhou, Lushan, from August 29 to 31. This event underscores the commitment to further strengthen cross-strait economic cooperation and融合发展.
Taiwanese entrepreneurs consistently emphasize Jiangxi’s advantageous location and well-developed infrastructure when explaining their choice to invest in the province. The close geographical proximity, shared cultural roots, and strong commercial ties have been cited as key factors by many. For instance, Huang Jingtian, a director at艾美特电器(九江)有限公司, notes that the company’s proximity to a码头 allows efficient transport of products via river and sea to international markets.
The旺旺集团江西总厂’s General Manager, Chen Zhen, highlights the agricultural strength of Jiangxi, which provides a competitive edge for traditional food industries like旺旺. He believes that factors such as abundant raw materials and lower labor costs contribute significantly to the economic viability of investing in the province.
Taiwan has now become Jiangxi’s second-largest source of foreign investment and one of its top ten trading partners. Taiwanese companies play a pivotal role in the province’s open economy. As of August 2, a visit to a Taiwanese enterprise in Pingxiang City revealed seamless production lines, indicative of the robust operations of these businesses in Jiangxi.
Taiwanese entrepreneurs like董建霖, chairman of Taixing Company, have found success in Jiangxi, attributing it to the province’s favorable business environment and supportive services. For both long-established and newly arrived Taiwanese companies, they have aligned with China’s rapid development, contributing to the nation’s urbanization and industrial progress.
In the electronics sector, companies like 彩智电子科技(江西)有限公司, under the leadership of Chairman Zhou Huihong, are keen on closer collaboration and communication with the mainland, hoping to leverage the complementary strengths of resources and talent from both sides of the strait for enhanced productivity.
According to Jiang Mingcheng, a senior inspector at the Jiangxi Department of Industry and Information Technology, nearly 100 Taiwanese electronics companies are currently operating in Jiangxi, with a focus on computer components, circuit boards, and high-end manufacturing. The department expects a surge of new Taiwanese investments in the coming year.
The Jiangxi-Taiwan Economic and Cultural Cooperation and Exchange Conference, which has been held annually since 2003, has facilitated the signing of 1,143 projects over the past 18 editions. The event has proven instrumental in fostering Jiangxi-Taiwan integration and will undoubtedly continue to drive economic cooperation between the two regions in the future.
In conclusion, the economic ties between Jiangxi and Taiwan serve as a testament to the resilience and potential of cross-strait relationships. As both regions continue to strengthen their collaboration, they demonstrate that distance is no obstacle when it comes to shared prosperity and growth.
【source】http://www.chinanews.com/cj/2024/08-28/10275808.shtml
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