In January of this year, when discussions about the "three small links" to mainland China were grabbing headlines around the world, Matsu, due to its unique conditions, beat out Kinmen to become the first place in the ROC with direct travel, mail and trade links with mainland China.
今年元月，國際政壇關注的兩岸小三通首航，馬祖因為特殊機緣，取代金門，成為兩岸直航的先發。