6th Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum Draws Record Participation, Strengthens Economic and Cultural Ties

The 6th Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum was held in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, from June 27 to 29, 2026, under the theme "Carrying Forward Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Spirit of Endeavor and Working Together for the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation." This year's forum was the largest in its history, attracting around 2,000 representatives from across the Chinese mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao, with the highest proportion of young participants to date. The event centered on cultural heritage and economic cooperation, establishing a multi-level platform for cross-strait exchanges and collaboration.

During the opening ceremony, distinguished guests from both sides of the Taiwan Strait noted that Dr. Sun Yat-sen is a revered national pioneer shared by compatriots, and his vision of rejuvenating China remains a common spiritual legacy. The Zhongshan Municipal People's Government and the Association of Taiwan Investment Enterprises on the Mainland signed the Strategic Framework Agreement on Deepening Zhongshan-Taiwan Economic and Trade Cooperation to Promote Integrated Development, laying a solid institutional foundation for long-term industrial cooperation across the Strait.

A series of cultural exchange activities took place throughout the forum, including an evening tour of the century-old Sunwen West Road Arcade Pedestrian Street and a visit to the Museum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Participants studied revolutionary historical archives and paid homage to Dr. Sun's bronze statue, gaining a deeper appreciation of his ideals. Many participants remarked that these activities provided an excellent platform for sustained exchanges among young people across the Strait, as shared cultural roots form a solid foundation for advancing cross-strait spiritual integration.

To further strengthen cross-strait economic cooperation, the forum featured the "Taiwan Businesses Gather in Zhongshan, Industries Glow in the Greater Bay Area" 2026 Guangdong-Taiwan Economic and Trade Exchange Conference and Investment Promotion Event. A total of 19 industrial projects were signed, including seven Taiwan-invested projects spanning semiconductor supporting industries, electronic components, smart home products, high-end fitness equipment, and medical devices, as well as 12 Shenzhen-Zhongshan collaborative projects covering new energy vehicle components, industrial robotics, memory chip packaging, and advanced specialty materials.

Taiwan business representatives spoke highly of Zhongshan's business environment. Zhang Congyuan, Chairman of Huali Industrial Group, praised the city's enterprise service philosophy. Guo Wenhai, secretary of the CPC Zhongshan Municipal Committee, extended a sincere invitation to Taiwan businesses to invest in Zhongshan, emphasizing the city's strong industrial infrastructure and high-quality government services. Leveraging the opportunities created by the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, the city aims to create broader prospects for cooperation and shared growth for enterprises from both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

Participants agreed that this year's forum created new channels for cultural exchanges and industrial cooperation across the Strait. Looking ahead, Zhongshan will continue to organize regular initiatives, including entrepreneurship support programs for young people from Taiwan, youth exchange activities, and Guangdong-Taiwan industrial matchmaking events, contributing to integrated cross-strait development.