The situation in the Taiwan Strait is still grim this year, and the trend of cross-strait relations has attracted much attention. The government work report during the two sessions pointed out that "we should adhere to the major policy of Taiwan work, adhere to the one-China principle and the' 92 Consensus', and promote the peaceful development of cross-strait relations and the reunification of the motherland. Be highly vigilant and resolutely curb separatist activities in Taiwan independence. We will improve the systems and policies that guarantee the well-being of Taiwan Province compatriots and enjoy equal treatment in the mainland, promote cross-strait exchanges, cooperation and integrated development, and jointly create a bright future for national rejuvenation. "
The internal motive force of the development of cross-strait relations
1. The idea that compatriots on both sides of the strait should communicate, cooperate and develop is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and the pattern of cross-strait exchanges is solid and stable. Cross-strait personnel exchanges and exchanges in various fields have been expanding, forming an all-round and multi-level exchange pattern. In 20 15, the visa-free policy for Taiwan Province compatriots to travel to and from the mainland was implemented, and the card-type Taiwanese certificate was fully implemented, which further facilitated Taiwan Province compatriots to travel between the two sides of the strait, reaching a peak of 9.85 million in that year.
2. The policy of equal treatment has been deepened and refined, helping more compatriots in Taiwan Province Province to come to the mainland to pursue their dreams, build their dreams and realize their dreams. Together with various regions and departments, we have successively promulgated a series of policies and measures to benefit Taiwan Province compatriots, providing them with opportunities to develop in the mainland and implementing equal treatment, including issuing Taiwan Province residents' residence permits, canceling Taiwan Province residents' employment permits, expanding the employment pilot of Taiwan Province compatriots' institutions, expanding enrollment to Taiwan, and ensuring Taiwan Province compatriots to take vocational qualification examinations and social insurance in the mainland.
3. The development of cross-strait social and cultural integration has been deepening, and the new era and new journey have brought a new atmosphere of spiritual connection between compatriots on both sides of the strait. Every year, a large number of Taiwan Province compatriots come to the mainland to seek their roots and ancestors. Cross-strait cultural exchanges such as film and television, music, fine arts, creative design, book publishing and intangible cultural heritage have flourished. Cultural products such as mainland excellent film and television dramas are deeply loved by Taiwan Province residents, especially teenagers.
Grassroots people and youth organizations have become the main force of cross-strait exchanges and the social foundation and driving force for the development of cross-strait relations. Now, cross-strait exchanges have been more oriented to the grassroots and the younger generation. The Straits Forum, the largest platform for cross-strait people-to-people exchanges, has been held for 13 times, and the Shanghai-Taipei City Forum, an important platform for cross-strait urban exchanges, has been held for 13 times.