Ready to share its own development opportunities with compatriots from Taiwan, the Chinese mainland has been attracting young people from Taiwan to come to study, work or launch a startup in cities far away from their hometowns.

Yang Chia-yun, a postgraduate at Renmin University of China, says studying in the university was a dream she has had since she joined a two-week summer school program there in 2014.

"I was impressed by my peers at RUC, especially their perseverance and diligence in their studies," recalls Yang, who at that time was a German language major at Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan.

"Now my experience at RUC can also serve as a lead-up to my future career in Beijing," says the 25-year-old who is determined to gain the competitive edge over the huge pool of talent in the Chinese capital.

Yang's schoolmate Chiu Tzufang, a junior majoring in finance, shares her determination.