Taipei, June 29 -- Beijing is seeking to attract young Taiwanese to the ongoing Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum in Guangdong Province by offering to cover nearly all travel expenses, except round-trip airfare, a move that has sparked concerns in Taiwan over China's "united front" strategy, Taipei Times reported.

According to Taipei Times, the forum, which began on Saturday last week, is offering an all-expenses-paid trip to Taiwanese participants aged 16 to 45.

Participants are only required to pay for their airfare to and from Macau, while accommodation, local transport and activities are covered. Those above 45 years of age are charged a participation fee of TWD 600.

An official familiar with China's "united front" work, speaking anon...