A ferry is moored in Pingtan, Fujian Province, July 11, 2019. A direct sea route linking Pingtan off the east coast of Fujian Province and Kaohsiung in southwestern Taiwan opened for its first trip on Thursday. (Photo/China News Service)

Passengers line up to get onboard the ferry before it makes its maiden voyage along a direct route linking Pingtan and Kaohsiung in Taiwan, July 11, 2019. (Photo/China News Service)

Photo shows passengers showing their ferry tickets, July 11, 2019. (Photo/China News Service)

A direct sea route linking Pingtan off the east coast of Fujian Province and Kaohsiung in southwestern Taiwan opened for its first trip July 11, 2019. (Photo/China News Service)