The 6th Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum was held in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province—the hometown of Dr. Sun Yat-sen—from June 27 to 29, 2026, marking the 160th anniversary of his birth. This year's forum was the largest in its history, with around 2,000 representatives from the Chinese mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao attending. The event attracted the broadest participation from Taiwan compatriots and the highest proportion of young participants to date, according to organizers.
Under the theme "Carrying Forward Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Spirit of Endeavor and Working Together for the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation," the forum centered on cultural heritage and economic cooperation. During the opening ceremony, 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 an institutional foundation for long-term industrial cooperation.
Distinguished guests from both sides noted that Dr. Sun Yat-sen is a revered national pioneer shared by compatriots across the Strait, and his vision of rejuvenating China remains a common spiritual legacy. Participants called for carrying forward his ideals and working together toward national rejuvenation.
A series of cultural exchange activities took place, including an evening tour of the century-old Sunwen West Road Arcade Pedestrian Street and a visit to the Museum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Many participants remarked that these activities provided an excellent platform for sustained exchanges among young people across the Strait, emphasizing that 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, celebrating the second anniversary of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link. A total of 19 industrial projects were signed, including seven Taiwan-invested projects in semiconductor supporting industries, electronic components, smart home products, high-end fitness equipment, and medical devices. Another 12 Shenzhen-Zhongshan collaborative projects covered new energy vehicle components, industrial robotics, memory chip packaging, advanced specialty materials, and integrated cultural, tourism, and commercial developments.
Taiwan business representatives praised Zhongshan's business environment. Zhang Congyuan, Chairman of Huali Industrial Group, which has operated in Zhongshan for more than two decades, highlighted the city's enterprise service philosophy of "staying out of businesses' way when everything runs smoothly while providing prompt support whenever needed." He credited this environment for helping the company become one of the world's leading manufacturers of athletic footwear.
Guo Wenhai, secretary of the CPC Zhongshan Municipal Committee, extended a sincere invitation to Taiwan businesses and entrepreneurs to invest in Zhongshan. He emphasized the city's strong industrial infrastructure and high-quality government services, stating that Zhongshan will continue to improve its hard and soft investment environment. Leveraging the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, the city aims to create broader prospects for cooperation and shared growth for enterprises from both sides of the Strait.
Participants and Taiwan business representatives agreed that this year's forum created new channels for cultural exchanges and industrial cooperation across the Strait. Looking ahead, Zhongshan plans to organize regular initiatives, including entrepreneurship support programs for young people from Taiwan, youth exchange activities, and Guangdong-Taiwan industrial matchmaking events. By carrying forward Dr. Sun Yat-sen's spirit and embracing opportunities in the Greater Bay Area, the city aims to contribute to a new chapter of integrated cross-strait development.
