Core Insights - The 17th Hunan-Taiwan Economic and Cultural Exchange Cooperation Conference opened in Changsha, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between Hunan and Taiwan [1][2] Economic Development - Hunan's economy reached a total volume of 5.3 trillion yuan last year, marking a new historical starting point for development [2] - The province has established a modern industrial system and is advancing the "4+4" scientific innovation project [2] Cooperation Achievements - There are currently 3,223 Hunan-Taiwan cooperative projects, with over 700 Taiwanese enterprises and an investment scale exceeding 100 billion yuan [2] - Taiwan has become the second-largest source of inbound tourism for Hunan, with over 5 million mutual travelers and more than 100,000 Taiwanese visiting the Yan Emperor's Tomb [2] Future Opportunities - The conference aims to deepen integration in industrial, supply chain, and technological cooperation, and to enhance cultural exchanges in various fields [2][3] - Emphasis on the importance of collaboration in modern agriculture, cultural creativity, and health industries [3] Conference Details - The conference, themed "Sharing New Opportunities, Integrating Towards the Future," included 500 participants, with over 400 from Taiwan, marking the largest attendance from the island in recent years [4] - A total of 42 cooperation projects were signed, with a total investment of 9.203 billion yuan, covering areas such as intelligent equipment, new energy materials, and modern agriculture [4]