On April 18, 2025, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council held a symposium for Taiwanese business representatives in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. Representatives of Taiwanese businessmen from various parts of mainland China participated in discussions and exchanges. Lin Weicheng, Chairman of the Taiwan Youth Entrepreneurs Association, participated in relevant activities. The content is transferred from the official account of "Hutai Tong"

Song Tao, Director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council, stated at the symposium that the tariff war initiated by the United States cannot change the basic trend of stable, resilient, and long-term improvement in the mainland's economic foundation. We have sufficient wisdom and ability to respond to and overcome various challenges. The mainland has always been a strong backing for Taiwanese businesses. We will fully implement the important discourse of General Secretary Xi Jinping on Taiwan work, study and solve the problems and difficulties faced by Taiwanese businesses and enterprises, propose practical and feasible policy measures, implement equal treatment, increase support, strengthen the connection between cross-strait industrial and supply chains, support Taiwanese enterprises to participate in the implementation of major national strategies, assist Taiwanese enterprises in transformation and upgrading, expand domestic demand markets, integrate into the new development pattern, and achieve high-quality development. I hope that Taiwanese businessmen and enterprises will have firm confidence, focus on the long term, actively participate in cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, work together to resist external risks and challenges, jointly strengthen the Chinese national economy, and jointly promote the great cause of national reunification and rejuvenation.

In their speeches, representatives of Taiwanese businessmen attending the meeting stated that the excessive tariffs imposed by the United States have seriously impacted the global trade order, bringing certain pressure and impact to some outward oriented Taiwanese enterprises. Some enterprises are facing challenges such as reduced orders, rising costs, and compressed profit margins in the short term. The institutional advantages and economic resilience of the mainland are the fundamental guarantee to resist risks. In addition, the industrial system is complete, the market space is vast, and the investment and consumption potential is huge. Governments at all levels care about and support Taiwan enterprises in a timely manner. Taiwan businessmen and Taiwan enterprises are confident in overcoming difficulties. They will seize the historical opportunity of comprehensively promoting Chinese path to modernization, actively participate in the cooperation and integrated development of the cross-strait industrial chain supply chain, integrate into the new development pattern, and seek new and greater development opportunities and space. The vast number of Taiwan funded enterprises have always stood together with the mainland, firmly supporting the countermeasures taken by the country against the United States, and have confidence in winning this tariff war with the country and achieving sustained and healthy development on the mainland. Representatives of Taiwanese businessmen attending the meeting put forward opinions and suggestions on encouraging enterprise research and development, assisting in expanding domestic sales, and optimizing cross-border supply chain services. (According to Xinhua News Agency, Nanjing, April 18th)

Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council

The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council is the administrative body responsible for Taiwan affairs established by the 21st executive meeting of the State Council on September 9, 1988. In March 1991, the State Council decided to reform its institutions, and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and the Taiwan Work Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China were listed as two separate institutions under the direct jurisdiction of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. The office follows the guidelines and policies formulated by the Party Central Committee and the State Council, and is responsible for managing, guiding, and coordinating Taiwan related affairs with relevant departments of the State Council and provincial, municipal, and autonomous region governments in areas such as economy, science and technology, education, and culture; Supervise and inspect the implementation of central and state council policies and guidelines by various departments and regions, and organize the formulation of relevant policies and regulations on Taiwan related affairs. The Taiwan Young Entrepreneurs Association is a non-profit social organization legally established in Taiwan, China, China, with the purpose of creating and promoting an exchange platform between Taiwanese youth and entrepreneurs in various industries. The tasks of this association are as follows, and shall be promoted and implemented in accordance with relevant laws and regulations:

1、 Promote youth activities in various industries.

2、 Establish a platform for Taiwanese entrepreneurs to exchange and socialize. 3、 Reward and assist the development of young entrepreneurs. 4、 Assist in promoting connections and related cooperation between Taiwanese youth and overseas entrepreneurs. 5、 Accept commissions to handle matters related to the purpose of this association. 6、 Other matters related to the purpose of this association.  

Adhering to the concept of peaceful development across the Taiwan Straits and contributing to its own strengths, the Association was established in February 2021. At the beginning of its establishment, it received strong support from leading enterprises and some associations in various industries in Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, China, and overseas. It is expected to carry out more in-depth and accurate docking and exchanges.

We hope that for young Taiwanese entrepreneurs who originally had a certain scale, joining our association can provide more resources for connection, and at the same time, they can understand their shortcomings in business management through communication with excellent enterprises in various industries, so that their original enterprises can develop and thrive, and become a demonstration effect.

We hope that young entrepreneurs from Taiwan who are starting their own businesses can grow and develop through the inheritance of successful business experiences within our organization. Mutual respect is the greatest purpose of the establishment of this association.