NANJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese mainland official on Friday urged Taiwan business people and businesses to join hands in resisting external risks and challenges.

Song Tao, head of both the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, made the remarks during a meeting with representatives of Taiwan business people held in Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu Province.

Song said the tariff war launched by the United States cannot alter the solid fundamentals, strong resilience, and long-term positive trajectory of the mainland's economy.

"We have the wisdom and capability to tackle and overcome all challenges. The mainland will always be a strong backing for Taiwan business people," he said.

The mainland will study and address the problems and difficulties faced by Taiwan business people and enterprises, introduce practical and effective policy measures, ensure equal treatment, increase support, and strengthen cross-Strait industrial and supply chain connectivity, Song said.

Song expressed the hope that Taiwan business people and enterprises will remain confident and forward-looking, actively engage in cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, and work together to withstand external risks and challenges. ■