The 2025 "Straits Cup" Cross-Straits University Baseball and Softball Games was held from July 8 to 11 in Pinghu City, in east China's Zhejiang Province. The event promoted sports-driven exchanges between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan, fostering connections and understanding among young people.

The four-day tournament brought together 15 university teams from both sides of the Taiwan Straits. There were three divisions of baseball (A, B, and C) and a softball category. After 18 thrilling matches, Taipei University of Maritime Technology was crowned the A Division baseball champions, alongside the winners of the other divisions: East China University of Political Science and Law and Nanjing Tech University's men's team. Nanjing Tech University's women's team claimed top honors in the softball competition.

This event was held at the newly opened Xujiadai International Baseball Stadium. The state-of-the-art venue, spanning 12,500 square meters with 1,000 permanent seats, made its successful debut and is poised to become a regional hub for future international baseball events.

Beyond the field, the participants also explored Pinghu's rich cultural heritage and urban development through visits to Mo's Manor, the city museum, and its emerging automotive technology hub. "Pinghu may not be a big city, but its industrial chain appears quite comprehensive," said Ou Yunhao, a Taipei University of Maritime Technology student, noting the city's advanced infrastructure and growing industrial base. "Seeing all the new construction projects near the hotel, I can tell that this place is developing fast," he added.