In 2001, a "mini three links" was established, allowing postal, transportation and trade between the mainland's coastal Fujian province and the islands of Jinmen and Matsu in Taiwan.

“小三通”于2001年启动，允许大陆沿海省份福建和台湾金门、马祖两岛之间实现通邮、通航、通商。

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The discovery in Matsu brought the islands into the global limelight.

BBC: Where the wild things are in Taiwan

The PLA might also make some offensive moves near the islands that Taiwan's troops occupy just off China's coast, such as Quemoy and Matsu.

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