Xi Jinping Reaffirms Goal of Complete Reunification with Taiwan
Chinese president calls the process inevitable as Taipei rejects Beijing's autonomy model.
Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that complete reunification with Taiwan is an unshakable historical mission for the Communist Party. The speech took place in Beijing during a ceremony honoring the anniversary of Sun Yat-sen. Xi stated that the flow of history cannot be stopped and advocated for unity between both sides of the strait.
Taiwan's government publicly rejected the one country, two systems proposal championed by Beijing. Representatives from Taipei emphasized that the local population refuses to submit to the communist regime. No major political party on the island supports the autonomy model offered by mainland China.
Although Xi's speech focused on a peaceful approach, Taiwan's Ministry of Defense recorded recent military movements. Chinese forces sent 29 aircraft and warships to conduct combat readiness patrols around the island. The Chinese government maintains a constant military presence in the region.
The statements come just days before the APEC summit, where Xi Jinping is expected to meet with United States President Donald Trump. The geopolitical landscape remains tense with local elections approaching in Taiwan. China continues to treat the island as an integral part of its national territory.
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