Beijing calls on efforts to deepen cross-strait economic integration

Liu Jieyi, director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, speaks at the opening ceremony of the 2020 annual conference of the summit for entrepreneurs across the Taiwan Strait, in Beijing, China, December 9, 2020. /Taiwan.cn

Liu Jieyi, director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that the Chinese mainland hopes to deepen cooperation with Taiwan businesses despite the pandemic.

He made the remarks at the 2020 annual conference of the summit for entrepreneurs across the Taiwan Strait in Beijing. Entrepreneurs from the island attended the meeting via video link.

Earlier on Wednesday, Wang Yang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, sent a congratulatory letter to the conference.

Wang highlighted the importance of cross-strait economic cooperation and hailed the contribution made by businesses from both sides.

Wang said the Chinese mainland has mapped out the 14th Five-Year Plan, the blueprint for the next five years, and it will bring major opportunities and long-term benefits to companies and businesses in Taiwan.

Citing Wang's letter, Liu said the Chinese mainland has put the virus under control and facilitated the resumption of production of Taiwan-funded companies operating in the Chinese mainland.

Liu hopes businesses from both sides can work jointly to deepen economic cooperation, promote cross-strait integrated development, and enhance the well-being of compatriots on both sides.