More than 70 Taiwanese agricultural entrepreneurs visited Anhui for inspection and exchange
On October 24, during an interview with China News Service, Zhuang Jiuyi, the executive vice president of the National Association of Taiwanese Enterprises, discussed the promising collaboration between Taiwan and Anhui Province in agriculture. “In the agriculture sector, Taiwan has actively engaged in research and innovation across breeding, production, disease prevention, transportation, and finance, achieving significant progress in modern agricultural development. Anhui is an agricultural powerhouse, and the potential for cooperation between our regions is vast,” Zhuang stated. “As the economic situation on the mainland improves, Taiwanese agricultural professionals are seizing the opportunity to visit and exchange knowledge here.”
On October 23, a delegation of Taiwanese agribusiness entrepreneurs visited Huainan, Anhui, as part of a five-day event organized by the Taiwan Affairs Office, the National Association of Taiwanese Enterprises, and the Anhui Overseas Friendship Association. The event attracted over 70 Taiwanese agricultural entrepreneurs and experts, who explored industry parks, planting bases, and processing factories in Huainan and Hefei. They aimed to learn from China’s rural revitalization experience and find collaborative pathways for both sides.
Reflecting on his experiences since his first visit to Anhui a decade ago, Zhuang remarked, “The distinct seasons and central location make Anhui a treasure for agriculture. Nowadays, the rural roads are paved with cement, and the agricultural industry has transformed from traditional practices to modern methodologies.” He expressed optimism about joint efforts between Taiwan and Anhui to promote comprehensive exchanges in modern agriculture, contribute to the construction of beautiful villages, and encourage youth to engage in agriculture by nurturing high-quality farmers.
Deng Daixian, Secretary-General of the Cross-Strait Economic and Cultural Exchange Association, highlighted that the mainland offers favorable policies and a broad market, leading many young Taiwanese to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities in rural areas. “I hope Anhui can provide more supportive policies to attract a greater number of young Taiwanese to its countryside,” he stated.
Lin Shuren, Deputy General Manager of Yuan Sheng Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. from Liangshan, Sichuan, shared his journey from growing up in Taiwan to studying at Peking University. After graduating, he chose to forgo opportunities in Beijing to cultivate olive oil in Daliang Mountain, Sichuan. His company expanded its olive cultivation from an initial 600 acres to 25,000 acres today. “On the mainland, we not only have great policies supporting Taiwanese enterprises, but we’re also realizing our dreams while helping local residents increase their incomes,” Lin noted.
Liu Zhendeng, Executive Director of Taiwan Ronglin Biotechnology Co., Ltd., emphasized the need for agricultural development to shift focus from quantity to quality. He believes that mainland leisure agriculture has significant potential for growth through tourism and recreation.
In recent years, economic and trade cooperation between Anhui and Taiwan has continued to deepen. Statistics indicate that by the end of August 2024, Anhui had approved over 2,300 projects with Taiwanese capital, spanning various sectors including electronics, precision machinery, energy conservation, automotive parts, green agricultural products, and food processing.
