The 6th Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum concluded on June 29 in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, drawing approximately 2,000 participants from the Chinese mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao. Held from June 27 to 29, the forum marked the 160th anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's birth and was the largest in its history, with the highest proportion of young participants to date. Themed “Carrying Forward Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Spirit of Endeavor and Working Together for the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation,” the event centered on cultural heritage and economic cooperation, establishing a multi-level platform for cross-strait exchanges.
During the opening ceremony, the Zhongshan Municipal People's Government and the Association of Taiwan Investment Enterprises on the Mainland signed the Strategic Framework Agreement on Deepening Zhongshan-Taiwan Economic and Trade Cooperation to Promote Integrated Development, laying an institutional foundation for long-term industrial cooperation. Distinguished guests noted that Sun Yat-sen is a revered national pioneer for both sides of the Strait, and his vision for China's rejuvenation remains a shared spiritual legacy. The forum also featured cultural activities, including an evening tour of Sunwen West Road Arcade Pedestrian Street and a visit to the Museum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, where participants paid homage to his bronze statue.
To boost economic integration, the forum hosted the “Taiwan Businesses Gather in Zhongshan, Industries Glow in the Greater Bay Area” 2026 Guangdong-Taiwan Economic and Trade Exchange Conference, which saw the signing of 19 industrial projects. These included seven Taiwan-invested projects in semiconductor supporting industries, electronic components, smart home products, high-end fitness equipment, and medical devices, as well as 12 Shenzhen-Zhongshan collaborative projects spanning new energy vehicle components, industrial robotics, memory chip packaging, advanced specialty materials, and integrated cultural, tourism, and commercial developments. Zhang Congyuan, Chairman of Huali Industrial Group, praised Zhongshan's business environment, noting the city's philosophy of “staying out of businesses' way when everything runs smoothly while providing prompt support whenever needed” has helped his company become a leading manufacturer of athletic footwear.
CPC Zhongshan Municipal Committee Secretary Guo Wenhai invited Taiwan businesses to invest in the city, emphasizing its strong industrial infrastructure and high-quality government services. He highlighted the opportunities created by the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, which will help create broader prospects for cross-strait cooperation. Participants agreed that this year's forum created new channels for cultural exchanges and industrial cooperation, and that Zhongshan will continue to organize initiatives such as entrepreneurship support programs for young people from Taiwan, youth exchange activities, and Guangdong-Taiwan industrial matchmaking events.
The forum underscored the importance of carrying forward Sun Yat-sen's spirit and leveraging the opportunities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to strengthen economic ties and people-to-people relations, contributing to integrated cross-strait development.
