A federation advocating cross-Straits youth innovation and young entrepreneurial start-ups was established in the Pingtan Comprehensive Pilot Zone (PCPZ) in Fujian province on June 14.
The new stores are themed pavilions named after Taiwan’s counties and will offer a diversified portfolio of products such as fruits, beer, ceramics, seafood and cypress-based artware.
Claims by some Taiwan politicians that the Chinese mainland's removal of entry permit requirements for Taiwan residents is an attempt to "citizenize" the Taiwanese, are "unworthy of refutation," said a mainland official on Wednesday.