Fujian offers subsidy for Taiwan residents opening Shaxian restaurants

In November, a Shaxian snacks-themed exchange tour was held across five cities in Taiwan. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Taiwan residents who open restaurants for Shaxian snacks, a style of cuisine from Shaxian district in Sanming, Fujian province, will receive a one-time 5,000 yuan ($707.8) entrepreneurship subsidy, authorities in Fujian announced recently.

The subsidy is part of 12 new policy measures released by Fujian authorities on Tuesday aimed at deepening cross-Strait exchange and fostering economic cooperation.

Shaxian snacks boast more than 200 varieties and were included on the list of national-level intangible cultural heritage representative items in 2021. They are a household name, with street stores open nationwide.