国台办：国共两党智库论坛体现两党为台海谋和平、为同胞谋福祉、为民族谋复兴的责任担当

Group 1 - The forum between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party aims to enhance cross-strait relations and economic cooperation, reflecting a commitment to peace and prosperity for both sides [1] - The forum is a significant step in resuming institutionalized exchanges after a 10-year hiatus, emphasizing the importance of maintaining good interactions based on the "1992 Consensus" and opposing "Taiwan independence" [1] - The Chinese government expresses strong support for the forum, highlighting that the mainstream public opinion in Taiwan favors increased exchanges and cooperation across the strait [1] Group 2 - Direct air travel between the mainland and Taiwan has greatly facilitated the movement of people, with over 5.78 million passengers traveling via direct flights last year [3] - Currently, there are over 300 weekly flights from 14 mainland cities to Taiwan, which is significantly lower than the pre-2020 level of 890 flights, indicating a substantial gap in connectivity [2] - The Chinese government urges Taiwan to lift unreasonable restrictions on air transport to meet the travel needs of Taiwanese citizens, especially during the important Spring Festival [2][3]