A new aviation hub in the city of Xiamen is taking shape on land off the coast of East China's Fujian province and is expected to serve as a gateway for deepening economic and social integration with Taiwan.
Ancestral ties drew thousands of Taiwan compatriots across the Strait as maritime passenger routes saw a surge in travel during Qingming Festival, with many returning to the Chinese mainland for tomb-sweeping and family reunions.
Fujian province released the first batch of landmark achievements in its efforts to build a demonstration zone for integrated development across the Taiwan Strait on March 26.