南都讯记者蒋小天发自北京为进一步便利台胞来往大陆，特别是为首次来大陆的台胞提供便利，中国出入境管理 局自2025年7月1日起实施为台湾"首来族"办理台胞证减免证件费政策。1月28日，中国出入境管理局新闻发言人吕 宁介绍，台湾"首来族"办证人数及来往大陆人数均实现大幅增长，在服务促进两岸人员往来方面取得积极成效。 台胞证是台湾居民来往大陆的通行证件，据统计，政策实施后至2025年年底，台湾"首来族"办证人次环比上升 25.9%，同比上升57.2%。台胞办证数量也实现持续增长，同期台胞申请办理台胞证人次环比上升5.2%，同比上升 11.9%，台胞来大陆交流交往的意愿明显增强。 此外，"首来族"来往大陆人次持续增加。去年下半年，台湾"首来族"入境人次环比上升32.9%，同比上升40.9%。 同期，台胞入境大陆人次环比上升14.3%，同比上升24.4%。 在减免"首来族"办证费用的同时，中国出入境管理局完善台胞享受同等待遇的制度和政策，为台胞证遗失损毁需 紧急乘坐飞机、火车出行的台胞签发临时通行证，提供台胞证与居住证"双证关联"核验服务。同时持续为台胞提 供免费实时身份核验服务，方便广大"首来族"在大陆享受办理交通、 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that cross-strait culture is fundamentally the same, with both sides celebrating traditional festivals like Lantern Festival and Spring Festival, indicating a shared cultural identity [2][3] - Taiwanese youth, Jiang Youqing, expresses surprise at the interest from people in Taiwan who follow him on social media platforms like Douyin and Xiaohongshu, highlighting the cultural connection and engagement [2] - The convenience of the Taiwan Compatriot Permit is emphasized, likening it to an ID card that allows Taiwanese individuals to live and work in mainland China with ease, enhancing their overall quality of life [3]

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the "ban on group tours" for Taiwanese tourists traveling to mainland China has not deterred the genuine demand for cross-strait exchanges, prompting calls for the Taiwanese government to lift restrictions and restore direct flights [1] Group 1: Policy Impact - The Taiwanese government introduced the "ban on group tours" in 2020 under the pretext of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in 2024, it raised travel warnings for mainland China and Hong Kong/Macau to "orange," advising against non-essential travel [1] - Despite these restrictions, the number of Taiwanese tourists visiting mainland China is expected to differ by nearly 3.8 million by 2025, resulting in a tourism deficit of 152 billion New Taiwan Dollars [1] Group 2: Tourism Trends - Recent tourism exhibitions in Kaohsiung have shown a high interest in travel to mainland destinations, with regions like Xinjiang becoming increasingly popular among Taiwanese tourists [1] - The travel preferences of Taiwanese citizens have diversified, with older individuals traditionally favoring mainland travel, while younger generations are increasingly interested in exploring [1] Group 3: Service Quality and Accessibility - The quality of tourism services in mainland China has improved significantly, leading to a positive perception among travelers, with many stating that visiting changes their views [2] - The integration of film and tourism has also played a role in boosting interest in mainland travel, as evidenced by a 240% increase in flight searches to Chongqing since March, driven by popular Chinese dramas [2] - Recent measures to facilitate travel, such as fee waivers for the application of travel permits and an increase in the number of ports issuing permits, have been well-received [2] Group 4: Travel Logistics - The limited number of direct flights and routes has complicated travel for Taiwanese tourists, often requiring them to take connecting flights, which can double travel time [2] - Currently, only about 35% of pre-pandemic flight frequencies between Taiwan and mainland China have been restored, with travelers needing to transit through cities like Guangzhou or Shenzhen [2]

Core Points - The number of ports that can issue a one-time valid Taiwan Compatriot Permit has officially increased to 100 starting from the 20th [1] Group 1 - The upgrade of the Taiwan Compatriot Permit brings not only convenience but also additional benefits [1] - There are new ports where individuals have specific places they wish to visit [1] - Suggestions are provided for those Taiwanese friends who have not yet visited the mainland [1]