Forging bonds across the straits

Ready to share its own development opportunities with compatriots from Taiwan, the Chinese mainland has been attracting young people from Taiwan to come to study, work or launch a startup in cities far away from their hometowns.

Yang Chia-yun, a postgraduate at Renmin University of China, says studying in the university was a dream she has had since she joined a two-week summer school program there in 2014.

"I was impressed by my peers at RUC, especially their perseverance and diligence in their studies," recalls Yang, who at that time was a German language major at Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan.

"Now my experience at RUC can also serve as a lead-up to my future career in Beijing," says the 25-year-old who is determined to gain the competitive edge over the huge pool of talent in the Chinese capital.

Yang's schoolmate Chiu Tzufang, a junior majoring in finance, shares her determination.