Quanzhou City in southeast China's Fujian Province is just across the strait from Taiwan. So, what cultural bonds does Quanzhou have with Taiwan, and how does the city benefit from the island? CGTN anchor Zhong Shi is there and brings us some insights.

Editor's note: This report focuses on Quanzhou as part of our special series, "Rising Star Cities," about Chinese cities whose annual GDP exceeds 1 trillion yuan ($155 billion). At the end of 2021, there were 24 such cities. Click here for more stories on Quanzhou, an ancient trading hub known for its cultural diversity. You can also explore our earlier coverage of Ningbo, Changsha and Chongqing.