The State Council has approved a general plan for deepening cross-Straits innovative development and cooperation in Dongguan, South China’s Guangdong province, according to a circular issued on Sept 6.

Through Dongguan’s exchanges and cooperation with Taiwan and its resource endowment in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the city is asked to focus on sci-tech innovation and advanced manufacturing, and to further promote opening-up based on factors of production and institutions.

The role of Taiwan compatriots and companies will be given full play. The development environment of their business will be optimized, and they will be guided to engage in building a modern industrial system and forging a cross-Straits common market, the circular said.

The circular also asked to build a new platform of exchanges and cooperation for the Chinese mainland and Taiwan, as well as Hong Kong and Macao.

While implementing the plan, the National Development and Reform Commission and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council will work together with relevant departments and the People’s Government of Guangdong Province to enhance coordination and provide guidance. They will sum up and promote successful practices, in order to set an example for other regions in innovative development and cooperation with Taiwan.