A group of young people from China's Taiwan region say they have gained a deeper understanding of rural revitalization through a series of summer vocation activities in the mainland city of Fuzhou which sits opposite the Taiwan island -- an experience they hope will boost confidence in starting up businesses in the mainland.
Through rural study tours and social practices, the Taiwan youth have visited renowned overseas Chinese hometowns in Fuzhou, such as Changle and Fuqing, where they see the new look of rural areas, learn about homestay operations, and take part in beachcombing.
"This is my first time visiting the beautiful Fuqing. Before I came, my impression of Fuqing was that it's a 'famous hometown of overseas Chinese.' But after coming here, I've discovered that its coastal scenery is quite impressive. It has also given me a completely new understanding of rural development and management," said Chen Weijie, a young visitor from Taiwan.
"Visiting the farms in person, we truly see the changes brought by rural revitalization. As a Taiwan youth starting up a business in Fuzhou, I believe there are plenty of opportunities in the countryside. I hope more young people from Taiwan can come and see the rural areas in the mainland by themselves, so that young people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait can exchange ideas and jointly explore new approaches to rural development, innovation and entrepreneurship," Qiu Shishu, an entrepreneur from Taiwan.
According to statistics, Taiwan compatriots made 2.85 million trips to the mainland in the first half of 2026, up 24.9 percent year on year, with young people accounting for a significant portion of the total.
Taiwan youth gain deeper insight into rural revitalization through summer activities in mainland
