Shanghai and Taipei Strengthen Ties at Annual Twin-City Forum

The 15th Taipei-Shanghai Forum highlights cooperation in smart governance, cultural exchange, and cross-strait dialogue despite strained relations.

Shanghai Vice Mayor Hua Yuan and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an emphasized the importance of dialogue and collaboration during the 15th Taipei-Shanghai Twin-City Forum.
Memorandums of cooperation were signed in areas such as smart medicine and red panda conservation, symbolizing deeper ties between the two cities.
Hua Yuan pledged to promote group tours from Shanghai to Taiwan, with Taipei as a key destination, to encourage cultural and people-to-people exchanges.
The forum faced challenges, including Taiwan's denial of entry to some mainland Chinese attendees and political tensions over Beijing's military activities near Taiwan.
Both city leaders expressed hopes for continued peaceful development and expanded collaboration in urban governance and citizen welfare across the Taiwan Strait.