Posted 12/31/2023, 7:26:00 PM
Xi Reasserts Goal of 'Complete Reunification' with Taiwan, Raising Tensions Ahead of Taiwanese Election
- Xi Jinping promises "complete reunification" of China and Taiwan in recent speeches, says it is an "irresistible trend"
- Tensions remain high between China and Taiwan; Xi says reunification will happen by force if necessary
- Taiwanese presidential elections happening January 13th, polls show voters favor pro-independence candidate Lai Ching-te
- Xi states all Chinese on both sides of Taiwan Strait "should share in the glory of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation"
- Taiwan split from mainland China in 1949 after democratic forces lost civil war against the Communist Party