A series of common opinions on promoting cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation were proposed at a think tank forum co-hosted by research institutes affiliated with the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, which was held in Beijing on Tuesday.

The 15 opinions covered five aspects of cross-Strait cooperation and exchanges.

The participants at the forum expressed a shared call for the restoration of normal cross-Strait travel, urging the removal of the Democratic Progressive Party authorities' restrictions on personnel exchanges and the full resumption of normal operations of direct sea and air passenger services between the two sides as soon as possible.

On strengthening cooperation in emerging industries, the participants proposed joint cross-Strait efforts to develop benchmark projects in "AI plus manufacturing" and to establish an AI innovation hub with global influence.

The common opinions also included proposals for cross-Strait cooperation and exchanges in the fields of medical and health care, environmental protection, and disaster prevention and mitigation.

The participants called on compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to unite, uphold the 1992 Consensus, oppose "Taiwan independence" separatist activities and external interference, and safeguard peace in the Strait.

The think tank forum, themed "prospects for cross-Strait exchange and cooperation," was attended by over 100 participants from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, including think tank members of the CPC and the KMT, as well as representatives and experts from various fields such as tourism, industry, science and technology, healthcare, and environmental protection.