The 6th Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum was held in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, from June 27 to 29, 2026, under the theme 'Carrying Forward Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Spirit of Endeavor and Working Together for the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation.' The forum, which marked the 160th anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's birth, attracted approximately 2,000 representatives from the Chinese mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao, making it the largest in its history with the highest participation from Taiwan compatriots and young participants.
Distinguished guests from both sides of the Taiwan Strait attended the opening ceremony, emphasizing that Dr. Sun Yat-sen is a revered national pioneer shared by compatriots across the Strait and that his vision of rejuvenating China remains a common spiritual legacy. During the ceremony, the Zhongshan Municipal People's Government and the Association of Taiwan Investment Enterprises on the Mainland signed the Strategic Framework Agreement on Deepening Zhongshan-Taiwan Economic and Trade Cooperation to Promote Integrated Development, laying a solid institutional foundation for long-term industrial cooperation.
A series of cultural exchange activities were held, including an evening tour of the century-old Sunwen West Road Arcade Pedestrian Street and a visit to the Museum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Participants studied revolutionary historical archives and paid homage to Dr. Sun's bronze statue, deepening their appreciation of his ideals. Many noted that these activities provided an excellent platform for sustained exchanges among young people across the Strait and highlighted shared cultural roots as a foundation for advancing cross-strait spiritual integration.
The forum also featured the 'Taiwan Businesses Gather in Zhongshan, Industries Glow in the Greater Bay Area' 2026 Guangdong-Taiwan Economic and Trade Exchange Conference and Investment Promotion Event, celebrating the second anniversary of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link. A total of 19 industrial projects were signed, including seven Taiwan-invested projects in semiconductor supporting industries, electronic components, and smart home products, as well as 12 Shenzhen-Zhongshan collaborative projects covering new energy vehicle components, industrial robotics, and advanced specialty materials.
Taiwan business representatives praised Zhongshan's business environment. Zhang Congyuan, Chairman of Huali Industrial Group, which has operated in Zhongshan for over two decades, commended the city's enterprise service philosophy of 'staying out of businesses' way when everything runs smoothly while providing prompt support whenever needed.' Guo Wenhai, secretary of the CPC Zhongshan Municipal Committee, extended a sincere invitation to Taiwan businesses to invest in Zhongshan, emphasizing strong industrial infrastructure and high-quality government services. He noted that leveraging the opportunities created by the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link would create broader prospects for cooperation and shared growth.
Participants agreed that the forum created new channels for cultural exchanges and industrial cooperation across the Strait. Looking ahead, Zhongshan will continue to organize initiatives such as entrepreneurship support programs for young people from Taiwan, youth exchange activities, and Guangdong-Taiwan industrial matchmaking events, contributing to a new chapter of integrated cross-strait development.
