Taiwan to prosper from peaceful reunification
Island could finally focus on improving lives of ordinary people, experts say
Many young people from Taiwan have shared how the mainland's booming digital economy, convenient transportation and supportive policies have offered them real security and a better standard of living compared to Taiwan.
Ji Tian-yu, a Taiwan actress, praised the mainland's 24-hour food delivery service, calling the convenience "truly amazing". She noted that the seamless service ensures people can order food anytime and anywhere, even in the middle of the night.
Chen Yu-han, a Taiwan youth, said digital payment is the greatest convenience on the mainland. He compared it with Taiwan, where cash is still widely used, noting that on the mainland, "all you need to bring out is your mobile phone".
Lin Hui-en, a Taiwan youth, praised the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region as a great livelihood project after his driving trip there, noting that it seamlessly connects northern and southern Xinjiang and cuts a seven-hour journey down to just 20 minutes.
"Mainland construction teams could perhaps help people in Hualien and Taichung cut travel time between the two cities by conquering Taiwan's central mountain range," Lin said, expressing his hope that the mainland's world-class engineering capabilities could directly benefit his hometown.
Lai Yi-fan, a Taiwan youth living in Guizhou province, said that local supportive policies have greatly benefited cross-Strait youth exchanges. He said that for those aspiring to start a business, the local government provides free or subsidized spaces to help them get started.
Chai Hsuan, a Taiwan influencer, said that mainland delicacies have become increasingly popular in Taiwan in recent years. She said mainland dishes that she tried two years ago, such as fish with pickled vegetables and kebabs, are now rapidly popping up across the island.
She also shared her experience filming apartments designated for Taiwan residents, which offer high-quality housing at incredibly low prices. "When I walked inside, I thought such a beautiful apartment would cost nearly NT$20,000 a month, but it actually only costs a few hundred to 1,000 yuan ($150)," she said.
