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12:38, 28-Feb-2018
From jobs to investments: China reveals measures to promote cross-Strait ties
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The Chinese mainland on Wednesday announced new measures which would allow Taiwanese compatriots to enroll in 53 professional and technical occupation qualification examinations. The announcement also covered 81 skills of personnel occupation qualification examinations which Taiwanese people could also participate in.
The measures were unveiled by the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and the National Development and Reform Commission in consultation with 29 other departments, according to a statement issued by the Office.
April 16, 2007: Chen Yunlin, director of China's Taiwan Affairs Office, attends the opening ceremony of the Association of Taiwan Investment Enterprises on the Mainland, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. /VCG Photo
April 16, 2007: Chen Yunlin, director of China's Taiwan Affairs Office, attends the opening ceremony of the Association of Taiwan Investment Enterprises on the Mainland, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. /VCG Photo
The office said the measures aim to promote economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation with Taiwan.
The Chinese mainland introduced 12 measures to help Taiwan-funded enterprises invest on the mainland and receive equal treatment as mainland enterprises. The announcement specified that Taiwan-funded enterprises that participate in "Made in China 2025" will enjoy the same preferential policies as mainland enterprises.
The measures also enable Taiwan relevant agencies to cooperate with mainland partners, providing Taiwan compatriots with micro payment services and credit investigation services.
A further 19 measures were also announced about gradually offering equal treatment between Taiwanese and mainland people when it comes to study, entrepreneurship and employment.
Oct. 24, 2017: Delegates launch the Cross-Strait Hip-hop Culture Festival in Fuzhou, capital of southeast China's Fujian Province. /VCG Photo
Oct. 24, 2017: Delegates launch the Cross-Strait Hip-hop Culture Festival in Fuzhou, capital of southeast China's Fujian Province. /VCG Photo
Meanwhile, the office also said there will be no limits imposed on how many Taiwan TV dramas mainland agencies can broadcast and no limits for Taiwanese people who want to participate in mainland film and television production.
(With inputs from Xinhua)