Lucky Carrier provides China-to-Taiwan logistics. Mini Three Links and full Three Links are policy and transport terms, not a promise that every shipment uses Kinmen, Matsu or a particular port. Route, sea-express eligibility, declaration method and timing depend on cargo, carrier arrangements and customs rules.
What are the "three direct links" between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait?
"Three Direct Links" refers to the three direct exchanges of mail, navigation, and trade between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. According to the scope and scale of the open , it is divided into " small three-way " which is limited to Kinmen, Matsu and other outlying islands, and " big three-way " which has full direct exchanges with both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Mail : Mail and parcels from both sides of the Taiwan Strait can be sent directly to and from each other.
Navigation : Ships and aircraft from both sides of the Taiwan Strait can be directly navigated without transit through a third place (such as Hong Kong and Macau).
Trade : Direct trade can be conducted between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Large/Small classification : "Small" refers to small scale, limited to outlying islands (Kinmen, Matsu) to Fujian; "large" refers to comprehensive, direct transportation to the main island on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
What is a Mini Three Links?
Mini Three Links is January 2, 2001 Small-scale direct exchanges between the two sides will be implemented from on Japan, and Fujian Province (Xiamen, Fuzhou Mawei, Quanzhou) and will be opened 6 The trade, navigation and postal services between Kinmen County and Lianjiang County (Matsu) in the Republic of China are mainly based on the maritime passenger and cargo ship class .
Kinmen Shuitou ↔ Xiamen Wutong
Kinmen Shuitou ↔ Quanzhou Shijing
Nangan Fuao (Mazu) ↔ Fuzhou Langqi
Beigan Baisha (Matsu) ↔ Fuzhou Huangqi
The Little Three Links have therefore become an important channel for residents of Kinmen and Matsu to travel to the other side, as well as for cross-strait small-amount trade. Transportation is mainly by sea, and the scale and items are "small-scale" in nature.
What is the big three links?
Three Links is December 15, 2008 The cross-strait comprehensive three links were officially launched on the same day, opening up postal, navigation, and trade between mainland China and Taiwan. , including sea and air , is directly accessible to ──ships and flights from both sides of the Taiwan Strait can sail directly, and does not need to go through third places such as Hong Kong. .
Comprehensive and large-scale : The object is large-scale direct transportation between mainland China and the main island of Taiwan, not limited to outlying islands.
Direct air and sea flights : Both sea and air transportation can be directly exchanged, greatly reducing time and costs.
No need to go around the third place : Before 2008, goods from both sides of the Taiwan Strait mostly had to be transited through Hong Kong and other places; after the major three links, they can be sailed directly.
Today’s online shopping consolidation basis : Today, Taobao, Tmall, 1688 and other Chinese e-commerce companies send consolidated shipments (sea freight, sea express, air freight) to Taiwan through the direct transportation of the major three links.
Mini Three Links vs Three Links: Understand the difference with a table
The difference is most clear when comparing the two side by side. The core sentence: Small Three Links = only connects to the outlying islands of Kinmen and Matsu, small scale; Big Three Links = directly connected to the main island of Taiwan, large scale.
小三通與大三通是政策及往來架構的比較，不等同於個別貨件的報關類別。貨件是否屬海運快遞、一般海運、空運快遞或其他通關方式，須依實際運送及申報文件判定。
好運器中國到台灣物流
中國倉收貨與歸戶
以客戶代號辨識入庫，依貨物材積、重量、品項與包裝狀態確認後續安排。
合併、加固與運輸
依可否混裝、易碎性、電池或其他管制條件確認方案；實際航線不以「小三通」名稱作為承運保證。
報關與 EZ WAY
申報品名、數量、價值與收件人資料須真實一致，必要時配合補充文件及實名委任。
時效與費用
以實際報價、班次、查驗及末端配送為準，不使用固定到貨日或免稅承諾。
政府政策與海關法規來源
歷史政策資料用於理解名詞；現行貨物通關仍應回到關務法規、貨物屬性與實際承運文件。
Frequently Asked Questions (Mini Three Links/Three Links FAQ)
What is the biggest difference between Mini Three Links and Three Links?
The biggest difference is in “scope and scale”. The Small Three Links are small-scale trade, air and mail links between Fujian and the outlying islands of Kinmen and Matsu since 2001, focusing on shipping; the Big Three Links are comprehensive direct three links between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait since 2008, with direct sea and air links between mainland China and the main island of Taiwan without having to go through a third place. A simple note: the small three links only connect outlying islands and are small in scale; the big three links directly connect to the main island and are large in scale.
In what year did the Little Three Links begin? What are the routes?
The minor three links were implemented on January 2, 2001. The main passenger and cargo ship routes include: Kinmen Shuitou-Xiamen Wutong, Kinmen Shuitou-Quanzhou Shijing, Nangan (Mazu) Fuao-Fuzhou Langqi, Beigan (Mazu) Baisha-Fuzhou Huangqi, mainly shipping.
In what year did the Big Three Links start?
The Big Three Links were officially launched on December 15, 2008, opening up comprehensive postal, navigation, and trade links across the Taiwan Strait, including direct shipping and air transportation. Ships and flights from both sides of the Taiwan Strait can sail directly without having to transit through third places such as Hong Kong.
Taobao, 1688 Should I use the small three links or the big three links when shipping to Taiwan?
Take Three Links . Consolidated shipments from China (Taobao/Tmall/1688) back to Taiwan, whether by sea, express or air, are all direct shipments from the Big Three. The mini-three links are the outlying island channels between residents of Kinmen and Matsu and small-scale trade, and cannot be used by general online shopping malls.
What is the "small trade" of the Little Three Links?
Small-amount trade is a unique trade model of the Mini-Three Links. It is characterized by no contracts, no approval documents, and fast processes. It is common in small-scale commodity exchanges between Kinmen, Matsu, and Fujian. There are three modes of transportation: general Mini-Three Links, sea express (sea express), and express delivery. However, imports must still go through customs clearance in accordance with regulations.
I am on the main island of Taiwan, can I use the Little Three Links to buy Chinese things?
Generally speaking, when Taiwanese consumers buy Chinese e-commerce products, they actually use the big three links for direct delivery by sea/sea express/air freight, rather than the small three links. The mini-three links mainly serve Kinmen, Matsu outlying islands and local small-scale trade, and are not a channel for online shopping and transportation on the island.