Xi Jinping Tells Biden China Intends to Reunify with Taiwan
Chinese President Indicates Preference for Peaceful Reunification, But Does Not Rule Out Use of Force
- Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly told President Joe Biden that China intends to reunify with Taiwan, with the timing yet to be decided.
- Xi's comments were made during a meeting on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in November.
- Xi indicated that China would prefer to take Taiwan peacefully, but did not rule out the use of force.
- The White House has not publicly confirmed the exchange, but it aligns with Xi's previous public statements about Taiwan.
- The U.S. maintains a 'One China' policy, recognizing Beijing as China's sole legal government but maintaining unofficial relations with Taiwan.