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China's Xi says Taiwan 'reunification' must happen as history cannot be stopped

Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that complete reunification with Taiwan must happen because history cannot be stopped. Speaking in Beijing, Xi called the resolution of the Taiwan issue a historic mission of the Communist Party and stated there is no room for Taiwan independence. While urging dialogue with people of vision, he omitted any mention of using military force during his remarks. In response, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council urged Beijing to recognize the existence of the Republic of China and emphasized that the Taiwan question brooks no external interference according to mainland spokespersons.

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  • ✓ Chinese President Xi Jinping stated on Thursday that the tide of history cannot be stopped and Taiwan reunification must happen.
  • ✓ Xi Jinping described the resolution of the Taiwan issue as a historic mission of the Communist Party.
  • ✓ Xi Jinping stated that there is no room for Taiwan independence.
  • ✓ Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council urged Beijing to recognize the existence of the Republic of China following the remarks.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 19 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Chinese President Xi Jinping publicly renewed calls for Taiwan reunification while omitting any reference to military force.

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  1. Xi Jinping Says Taiwan Reunification Must Happen

    Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that complete reunification with Taiwan must happen because history cannot be stopped. Speaking in Beijing, Xi called the resolution of the Taiwan issue a historic mission of the Communist Party and stated there is no room for Taiwan independence. While urging dialogue with people of vision, he omitted any mention of using military force during his remarks. In response, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council urged Beijing to recognize the existence of the Republic of China and emphasized that the Taiwan question brooks no external interference according to mainland spokespersons.

    Why it matters

    The remarks arrive as Beijing maintains heavy diplomatic and military pressure on Taipei while navigating regional discussions with foreign powers including the United States. Cross-strait tensions remain high over sovereignty disputes, with Beijing continuously rejecting Taiwanese independence movements. Taipei consistently demands that Beijing acknowledge its separate governance and democratic legitimacy.

    What is confirmed

    • Chinese President Xi Jinping stated on Thursday that the tide of history cannot be stopped and Taiwan reunification must happen.
    • Xi Jinping described the resolution of the Taiwan issue as a historic mission of the Communist Party.
    • Xi Jinping stated that there is no room for Taiwan independence.
    • Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council urged Beijing to recognize the existence of the Republic of China following the remarks.
    • A mainland spokesperson stated that the Taiwan question brooks no external interference.

    What to watch next

    • Further official statements or policy announcements from Beijing regarding cross-strait integration.
    • Responses from international partners, including the United States, concerning the renewed push for reunification.
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    6. Reuters — China's Xi says Taiwan 'reunification' must happen as history cannot be stopped
    7. ua.news — Xi Jinping says Taiwan's reunification with China is inevitable — Channel NewsAsia
    8. SMH.com.au — Australia news as it happened: Head of ANZ encourages reduction in government spending; China’s Xi says Taiwan ‘reunification’ must happen
    9. Global Times — Taiwan question brooks no external interference: mainland spokesperson on question about China-US discussions at APEC
    10. The Times of India — 'No room for Taiwan independence': China's Xi Jinping doubles down on reunification push
    11. reform.news — Xi Jinping Calls Resolution Of Taiwan Issue A Historic Mission Of The Communist Party
    12. Al Jazeera — Xi Jinping says Taiwan’s ‘complete reunification’ with China will happen
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