The 5th Zhongshan Cross-Strait Forum opened on September 7. Various activities during the forum fostered a stronger bond between people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

Young people from Taiwan participate in a flower-presenting ceremony to Sun Yat-sen's bronze statue. (Photo by Huang Yijie)

Members of Taiwanese baseball teams learn about the planning of Cuiheng New District. (Photo by Wen Bo)

Members of Taiwanese baseball teams learn about Sun Yat-sen's stories. (Photo by Wen Bo)

Young people from Taiwan take group photos at the Museum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. (Photo by Huang Yijie)

Taiwanese doctoral degree holders and other top talents visit Sun Yat-sen's former residence. (Photo by Gai Liubao)

Taiwanese doctoral degree holders visit the Museum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. (Photo by Liu Bao)

Young people from Taiwan visit Zhongshan Studio City. (Photo by Huang Yijie)

A little guest poses for a photo with the mascot of the forum. (Photo by Mou Xiaojian)