“十四五”以来两岸客货运输保持较快增长

Core Insights - The cross-strait passenger and cargo transportation has maintained rapid growth since the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with significant increases in both passenger and cargo volumes [1][2] Group 1: Transportation Growth - Eight passenger routes and eleven container routes have been opened from Fujian coastal ports to Taiwan, with passenger transport accounting for 99% of the mainland's total and container transport about 30% [1] - After the pandemic, the "small three links" between the two sides have seen continuous recovery, with passenger volume expected to reach 1.37 million in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 79%; from January to August this year, 1.26 million passengers were transported, marking a 52% increase [1] - By the end of the "14th Five-Year Plan," the cargo throughput and container throughput at Fujian-Taiwan ports are projected to grow by 19% and 33%, respectively, compared to the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [1] Group 2: Technological Cooperation - The first Cross-Strait (Fujian) Transportation Technology Innovation Forum has been held, releasing a list of 12 common research needs and 35 technology achievement transformation lists to promote cooperation in addressing common challenges in the transportation sector [1] Group 3: Policy Support - Fujian has introduced transportation policies benefiting Taiwanese residents, including free public transport for those aged 65 and above, and established service windows at major transport hubs to provide guidance and policy consultation [2] - Taiwanese specialty products are included in the sales range at highway service areas, with relevant preferential policies in place [2]