Li Chung-kuei, founder of the Chinese Youth Exchange Association in Taiwan, said at the Straits Youth Forum opened on Tuesday that a new era has arrived on the Chinese mainland with fast development, which also brings a good opportunity to Taiwan.

"There are many favorable policies for Taiwan residents who live in the mainland. This year, we notice more high school graduates are applying to study at universities in the Chinese mainland. I hope young people from both sides can better communicate and cooperate with each other," she said.

This year, the central government has rolled out 31 measures aimed at ensuring that people from Taiwan who study or work in the mainland can enjoy equal treatment with people from the Chinese mainland.

Zhou Lianqing, a member of the Standing Committee of the Party's Fujian Committee, said the development of the province provides a good platform for the exchanges of young people across the Straits.

He said Fujian has already launched six investment areas for Taiwan entrepreneurs, and over 50 percent of the top 100 Taiwan companies have launched their factories here.

There are 73 startup bases for Taiwan residents in Fujian, and more than 14,000 young people from Taiwan are building or starting their businesses here.