The 6th Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum was held in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, from June 27 to 29, 2026, under the theme "Carrying Forward Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Spirit of Endeavor and Working Together for the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation." This year's forum, which coincided with the 160th anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's birth, was the largest in its history, attracting around 2,000 representatives from the Chinese mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao. It featured the broadest participation from Taiwan compatriots and the highest proportion of young participants to date.
The forum served as a multi-level platform for cross-strait exchanges and collaboration, centered on cultural heritage and driven by economic and trade cooperation. During the opening ceremony, distinguished guests noted that Dr. Sun Yat-sen is a revered national pioneer shared by compatriots on both sides of the Strait, and his vision of rejuvenating China remains a common spiritual legacy. 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 a solid institutional foundation for long-term industrial cooperation.
A series of cultural exchange activities also took place, including an evening tour of the century-old Sunwen West Road Arcade Pedestrian Street and a visit to the Museum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Participants studied revolutionary historical archives and paid homage to Dr. Sun's bronze statue, gaining a deeper appreciation of his ideals of "All Under Heaven Belong to the People" and "Revitalize China." Many remarked that these activities provided an excellent platform for sustained exchanges among young people across the Strait, with shared cultural roots forming a solid foundation for advancing cross-strait spiritual integration.
To strengthen economic cooperation, the forum featured the "Taiwan Businesses Gather in Zhongshan, Industries Glow in the Greater Bay Area" 2026 Guangdong-Taiwan Economic and Trade Exchange Conference and Investment Promotion Event. A total of 19 industrial projects were signed, including seven Taiwan-invested projects spanning semiconductor supporting industries, electronic components, smart home products, high-end fitness equipment, and medical devices. Additionally, 12 Shenzhen-Zhongshan collaborative projects were signed, covering new energy vehicle components, industrial robotics, memory chip packaging, advanced specialty materials, and integrated cultural, tourism, and commercial developments.
Taiwan business representatives spoke highly of Zhongshan's business environment. Zhang Congyuan, Chairman of Huali Industrial Group, which has operated in Zhongshan for over two decades, praised the city's enterprise service philosophy of "staying out of businesses' way when everything runs smoothly while providing prompt support whenever needed." He noted that this environment helped the company grow into a world-leading manufacturer of athletic footwear. Guo Wenhai, secretary of the CPC Zhongshan Municipal Committee, extended a sincere invitation to Taiwan businesses and entrepreneurs, emphasizing the city's strong industrial infrastructure and high-quality government services. Leveraging opportunities from the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, the city aims to create broader prospects for cooperation and shared growth.
Participants agreed that this year's forum created new channels for cultural exchanges and industrial cooperation across the Strait. Looking ahead, Zhongshan will continue to organize regular initiatives, including entrepreneurship support programs for young people from Taiwan, youth exchange activities, and Guangdong-Taiwan industrial matchmaking events. By carrying forward Dr. Sun Yat-sen's spirit and embracing the opportunities of the Greater Bay Area, the city will contribute to a new chapter of integrated cross-strait development.
