国台办：马英九等超7000名台湾各界人士将受邀参加第十七届海峡论坛

Group 1 - The 17th Straits Forum will invite over 7,000 participants from various sectors in Taiwan, with former Kuomintang Chairman Ma Ying-jeou leading the youth delegation [1] - The forum will focus on "civilian nature, grassroots nature, and broad nature," continuing the theme of "expanding civilian exchanges and deepening integrated development" with a total of 56 activities planned [1] - The main event will take place in Xiamen, Fujian, on June 15, with related activities hosted in other cities and the Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone [1] Group 2 - The current cross-strait situation is complex and severe, but exchanges and cooperation between the two sides should not stop, according to the spokesperson [2] - Various youth exchange activities have been actively conducted since May, including the 7th Cross-Strait (Hubei) Youth East Lake Exchange Season and visits by Taiwanese cultural and creative industry youth to Shenzhen [2] - In June, multiple youth exchange events are scheduled, including the launch of the 2025 Cross-Strait Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition in Jiangsu Province [2] Group 3 - Film exchange is highlighted as a key aspect of cultural exchange this year, with the 16th Cross-Strait Film Festival showcasing popular films from the mainland and Taiwan [3] - The Taiwan Film Exhibition opened on June 7 in Sichuan, featuring six outstanding Taiwanese films that received positive feedback from mainland audiences [3] - The Shanghai International Film Festival will screen several films co-created by filmmakers from both sides from June 13 to 22 [3]