A brush with reunification

For Taiwan youth who want to pursue employment, entrepreneurship, and academic research, Chen believes that they need to cooperate with the mainland.

She has visited the mainland many times. In May, Chen came to Beijing to participate in a cross-Strait exchange event. It was her first visit to the mainland after the pandemic.

She said she was amazed at the rapid pace of development in Beijing — the huge infrastructure, skyscrapers, and buildings that were lit up all night impressed her.

"Beijing is developing so fast, something that is difficult to see from Taiwan," she said, adding, "It is only after coming here that I appreciate it."