China Unveils Plan to Integrate Fujian Province with Taiwan Amid Tensions

China unveiled an "integration plan" to link Fujian province with Taiwan economically and politically. It aims to attract Taiwanese residents and businesses.
The plan offers incentives like housing, jobs, and education to Taiwanese people who relocate to or invest in Fujian.
It comes amid military tensions, with China surrounding Taiwan with warships and aircraft recently.
Experts see it as a carrot-and-stick approach - enticement along with military coercion toward Taiwan.
Some believe it is aimed at influencing upcoming Taiwan elections and exploiting divisions between political parties.

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