Xi says Taiwan 'reunification' must happen as history cannot be stopped
· World · The Hindu, Reuters, The Straits Times
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated on Thursday (November 12, 2026) that the complete reunification of Taiwan with the motherland must and will be realized. Speaking at Beijing's Great Hall of the People during a commemorative meeting for the 160th birthday of revolutionary leader Sun Yat-sen, Mr. Xi reiterated China's commitment to peaceful reunification and the one-country, two-systems model. He made no mention of the use of force, which Beijing has never officially renounced regarding the democratically governed island. Mr. Xi also called on all Chinese, including those in Taiwan, to jointly oppose separatist forces. Taiwan's government did not immediately respond to the remarks.
Why it matters
The speech underscores Beijing's ongoing push for territorial control over Taiwan, impacting regional stability and cross-Strait security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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