Xi Jinping calls for Taiwan reunification in national day address
- President Xi Jinping called for Taiwan's reunification during a speech on the eve of national holiday celebrations in China.
- He condemned the activities of Taiwanese independence supporters and stated that China would not renounce the use of force to assert control over Taiwan.
- The ongoing tensions between China and Taiwan highlight the complexities of their relationship and the challenges of achieving peaceful resolution.
On the eve of national holiday celebrations in China, President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of Taiwan's reunification with the mainland during a speech to thousands at a banquet marking 75 years of the People's Republic. He reiterated that achieving complete national reunification is a common aspiration among the Chinese people and described it as an irreversible trend aligned with popular will. Xi condemned the 'separatist activities' of Taiwanese independence supporters, asserting that no one can halt the historical march towards reunification. The Chinese government has maintained a firm stance, stating it will not renounce the use of force to assert control over Taiwan, which it considers sacred territory. Xi highlighted the familial ties between people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, suggesting that these connections are stronger than political differences. In contrast, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te rejects China's claims, leading Beijing to label him a 'dangerous separatist.' In recent years, China has intensified military and political pressure on Taiwan, with increased military maneuvers around the island, reflecting the growing tensions in the region.