Xi Jinping says Taiwan’s ‘complete reunification’ with China will happen
Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Taiwan’s “complete reunification” with China must happen and described it as a mission of the Communist Party. Taiwan’s government rejected Beijing’s “one country, two systems” proposal, while Taiwan’s defence ministry reported Chinese aircraft and warships operating around the island.Key Facts
- Xi made the remarks in Beijing at an event marking the 160th birthday of Sun Yat-sen.
- Xi said China supports peaceful reunification under its “one country, two systems” policy and is willing to talk with Taiwan.
- Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council said Taiwan’s government and people could not accept “one country, two systems.”
- China claims Taiwan as its territory, while Taiwan rejects Beijing’s claim.
- Taiwan’s defence ministry reported detecting 29 Chinese military aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, near the island alongside Chinese warships.
- The article said Xi was due to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the APEC summit in Shenzhen the following week.
- The article reported that the United States had paused a $14 billion weapons purchase for Taiwan in May.
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