国台办发布会回应国共两党智库论坛、两岸旅游等近期热点

Group 1 - The Cross-Strait think tank forum recently concluded, marking a significant step in institutionalized communication between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party after a 10-year hiatus, with notable outcomes [1] - The forum reached a consensus on the need to "quickly and comprehensively restore normal cross-strait air and sea passenger transport," which is seen as a response to public demand and beneficial for the people [1] - The mainland has announced the resumption of travel for Shanghai residents to Kinmen and Matsu, urging the Taiwan authorities to remove artificial restrictions to facilitate normal tourism exchanges [1] Group 2 - The National Immigration Administration reported a significant increase in the number of Taiwanese "first-time visitors" and those traveling to the mainland, with plans to introduce more convenient measures for Taiwanese visitors [2] - The mainland opposes the ongoing suppression of mainland spouses in Taiwan by the Democratic Progressive Party, emphasizing the need to protect their rights and participation in social affairs [2] - Concerns were raised regarding the DPP's push to redesign the New Taiwan Dollar, which is perceived as an attempt to sever historical and cultural ties with the mainland and promote a "Taiwan independence" ideology [2]