The list of measures in the statement touches on ties that China had suspended in recent years as tensions increased.
China plans to resume direct flights for other mainland cities like Xi’an or Urumqi to Taiwan, the statement said, although it remained unclear how the measures would be implemented.
China banned individual trips by Chinese people to Taiwan in 2019. Taiwan’s rules now require Chinese visitors to hold a valid resident visa from another country, like the U.S. or the European Union, to apply for a visitor visa.
China also said it would work toward the construction of a bridge that would connect to Matsu and Kinmen, Taiwanese islands that are closer geographically to China. The project is a longstanding proposal that Beijing has previously announced.
China banned the import of Taiwanese pineapples in 2021 and, since then, extended the import ban to products as varied as the grouper fish, squid, tuna and other fruits.
After the initial ban on grouper, Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture said it approached China about making adjustments to ensure it met import requirements. China replied with a limited list of individual companies that were allowed to sell to China, but without explanation.
Taiwan added it would “continuously assist farmers and businesses in expanding into overseas markets” in order to diversify risk, according to a statement it issued Saturday.