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Xi Says Taiwan 'Complete Reunification' Must Be Realised

The declaration intensifies pressure on Taiwan’s politics ahead of important local elections.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on during a meeting commemorating the 160th anniversary of birth of Sun Yat-sen, who overthrew the last imperial dynasty and founded the Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, November 12, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
Attendees applaud as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives to a meeting commemorating the 160th anniversary of birth of Sun Yat-sen, who overthrew the last imperial dynasty and founded the Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, November 12, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
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Overview

  • Xi Jinping said on Thursday that the "complete reunification of the motherland must be realised" and called resolving Taiwan "an unwavering historical mission" of the Communist Party.
  • He reiterated a pledge to pursue reunification peacefully under a "one country, two systems" framework and offered talks based on the one‑China principle.
  • Taiwan rejected Beijing’s framing and had urged citizens to avoid PRC Sun Yat‑sen events, saying the one‑country, two‑systems model is unacceptable to its government and major parties.
  • Chinese military activity around Taiwan continues routinely, with Taiwan reporting a joint patrol that included 29 PLA aircraft and warships on the same day as Xi’s speech.
  • The speech comes shortly before an APEC leaders’ meeting where Xi is due to meet U.S. President Donald Trump and it raises the risk of heightened diplomatic and political tensions in the region.