China's Xi says Taiwan 'reunification' must happen as history cannot be stopped
Xi reiterated peaceful reunification and warned that China’s military operates daily around Taiwan, even as Taipei rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claim.
- On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan during a Beijing event marking the 160th anniversary of revolutionary hero Sun Yat-sen, characterizing it as an "unwavering historical mission" for the Communist Party.
- Sun is revered in Taiwan as the "father of the nation," though his political philosophy, the "Three Principles of the People," is no longer required school text. Beijing views Sun as the forerunner of the 1949 revolution that forced the Republic to flee to Taiwan.
- During his speech, Jinping reiterated support for the "one country, two systems" model, urging all Chinese to oppose Taiwan independence "separatist" forces. He maintained both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one country under the "one-China principle."
- Last month, Taiwan urged citizens to avoid China's commemorative events, arguing Beijing holds a distorted view of Sun and his legacy. Taipei did not immediately respond to Jinping's latest comments.
- China's military continues to operate around Taiwan daily as Beijing maintains its "reunification" goal. While Jinping pledged a peaceful approach, the democratically-governed island remains a central point of tension in Strait ties.
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The Chinese president said that China is ready to negotiate with Taiwan based on the acceptance of the "one China" principle.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has reiterated his commitment to Taiwan's complete reunification with China. He stated clearly that the course of history cannot be stopped. He called for peaceful reunification without mentioning the use of force and urged the people of Taiwan to oppose separatist forces.
Chinese president calls for peaceful development of cross-Strait relations at ceremony marking 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen
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