Mainland, Taiwan urged to boost web industry cooperation

BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhuanet) -- Cooperation and exchange between web industries of Chinese mainland and Taiwan was urged by Ye Kedong, vice-minister of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council in Beijing.

Ye Kedong, vice-minister of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State  Council delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of Cross-Strait Web  Industry Development Forum 2009 held in Beijing, July 7, 2009.  (Xinhua Photo)

Speaking at Cross-Strait Web Industry Development Forum 2009, Ye said Tuesday that Internet entrepreneurs and web industry leaders should spare no efforts to boost economic cooperation, cultural exchange, and develop interactive online communities.

He said now that the "three direct links" (services of trade, mail, air and shippment) are available, and a direct chain of logistics has been estanlished.

Besides, beneficial policies such as direct remittance and exchange, and Taiwan's openning up to the mainland investment, all provide strong momentum for the rapid development of electronic business for both sides, Ye said.

"Therefore, the web industry on both sides should seize the fine opportunity to enhance cooperation and map out directions for future development of the industry together," he said, adding "in this way provide new impetus for the revival and development of the economy of both the mainland and Taiwan."