Seven government departments have jointly released a new action plan to promote coordinated development between large, medium, and small enterprises within the platform economy.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with six other departments, recently issued the "Action Plan for Promoting Coordinated Development of Large, Medium, and Small Enterprises in the Platform Economy (2026-2028)".
The plan proposes initiatives to enhance ecosystem synergy, including increased support for improving the quality and brand building of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It also supports collaborative international expansion for businesses of all sizes and emphasizes strengthening compliance in platform operations. The overarching goal is to establish a synergistic ecosystem covering compliance, industry, services, and global expansion, thereby fostering mutual empowerment between platforms and the SMEs within their ecosystems.
In a separate event, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Garrison in Hong Kong has begun opening its barracks to the public.
To celebrate the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China and the stationing of the PLA in Hong Kong, and to further enhance communication with all sectors of Hong Kong society, the PLA Hong Kong Garrison started opening three barracks—Stonecutters Island, Shek Kong, and San Wai—to Hong Kong residents from the 20th.
The Stonecutters Island Barracks opened first on the 20th and will continue to welcome visitors from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 21st. The Shek Kong and San Wai Barracks are scheduled to open on the 27th and 28th of this month, respectively.
On the second day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, nationwide cross-regional passenger flows were projected to exceed 200 million.
On the 20th, the estimated volume of cross-regional passenger movement across society was 209.75 million person-times, representing a year-on-year increase of 2.4%. This figure includes an estimated 12.24 million railway passenger trips, approximately 194.73 million road passenger movements, around 1.1 million waterway passenger trips, and an estimated 1.68 million air passenger trips.
Youth from across the Strait recently visited Mulei County in Xinjiang to experience local ethnic culture.
The cultural exchange event "Pomegranate Blossoms: Three Mountains Youth Unity Tour" recently made its way to Mulei County in Changji Prefecture, Xinjiang. Approximately 40 youth representatives from Taiwan, Fujian Province, and various ethnic groups in Xinjiang immersed themselves in experiencing intangible cultural heritage projects of the Kazakh ethnic group, enhancing their cultural identity through song, dance, and traditional attire.
In the afternoon, Taiwanese youth representatives dressed in traditional Kazakh costumes and learned the intangible cultural heritage dance "Kara Jorgha" from local residents. Moving to the lively melody, the youths danced with joy, feeling the natural and lively rhythm of the grassland dance. They also listened to Kazakh girls playing and singing, experiencing the unique charm of ethnic culture through music.
The six-day event will see the youth visit Mulei County and Jimsar County. Through experiences like intangible cultural heritage activities, home visits, and cultural tours, they will gain firsthand insight into the diverse yet unified cultural landscape of Xinjiang. Using song and dance as a medium for connection, the youths are strengthening friendships through exchange, collectively expressing their love for the motherland with enthusiasm, allowing the flower of national unity to blossom through interaction.
In related news, the Taiwan Youth Lingnan Tour "Beautiful Countryside" Experience Camp recently concluded successfully in Zhaoqing.
Organized by the Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao Affairs Offices of Zhaoqing, Jiangmen, and Yunfu cities, the 2026 Taiwan Youth Lingnan Tour "Beautiful Countryside" Experience Camp recently concluded successfully in Zhaoqing.
During their visit to Zhaoqing, nearly 80 Taiwanese youth representatives and accompanying media journalists immersed themselves in exploring the Lingnan region, deeply engaging with its millennia-old cultural heritage. Through bidirectional interaction among the youth, emotional bonds across the Strait were deepened, jointly writing a new chapter of shared aspirations and integrated development for compatriots on both sides.
The experience camp used cultural immersion, on-site observation, and interactive networking as its core components. It was meticulously designed around four thematic areas: cultural tracing, ecological study tours, rural revitalization inspections, and youth exchange forums. This provided a tangible platform for Taiwanese youth to perceive the development of the Greater Bay Area up close.
During the event, organizers specially invited representatives from local Taiwanese business associations to engage in face-to-face discussions with the visiting Taiwanese youth. They shared their firsthand experiences of striving for success within the Greater Bay Area, discussing the policy dividends and development opportunities for youth released by the Bay Area's development, and enthusiastically talked about future cooperation prospects. The representatives warmly invited Taiwanese youth to visit Zhaoqing, settle in the Bay Area, and explore the vast opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and career development on the ground.
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