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". As 2026 marks the 160th anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's birth, this year's forum was the largest in its history, attracting around 2,000 representatives from across the Chinese mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao. It featured the broadest participation from Taiwan compatriots and the highest proportion of young participants to date.
During the opening ceremony, distinguished guests noted that Dr. Sun Yat-sen is a revered national pioneer shared by compatriots on both sides of the Strait. His vision of rejuvenating China remains a common spiritual legacy. 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 took place throughout the forum. Participants enjoyed an evening tour of the century-old Sunwen West Road Arcade Pedestrian Street and visited the Museum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, where they studied revolutionary historical archives and paid homage to Dr. Sun's bronze statue. Many participants remarked that these activities provided an excellent platform for sustained exchanges among young people across the Strait and that their shared cultural roots form a solid 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. A total of 19 industrial projects were signed, including seven Taiwan-invested projects spanning semiconductor supporting industries, electronic components, smart home products, high-end fitness equipment, and medical devices. The remaining 12 projects were Shenzhen-Zhongshan collaborative projects covering new energy vehicle components, industrial robotics, memory chip packaging, advanced specialty materials, and integrated cultural, tourism, and commercial developments.
Taiwan business representatives spoke highly of Zhongshan's business environment. Zhang Congyuan, Chairman of Huali Industrial Group, praised 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 the city's strong industrial infrastructure and high-quality government services. He noted that leveraging the opportunities created by the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, the city aims to create broader prospects for cooperation and shared growth.
Participants agreed that this year's forum created new channels for both cultural exchanges and industrial cooperation across the Strait. Looking ahead, Zhongshan will continue to organize initiatives including 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.
