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In the early 2000s, the 1992 Consensus facilitated increased economic and cultural exchanges, fostering a period of openness. The establishment of entities like the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) and the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait created channels for dialogue, notably culminating in the 1992 meeting in Hong Kong. This period of engagement was credited with reducing military activities and boosting trade, tourism, and direct communication.