China has been ramping up military pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over democratically governed Taiwan, which holds elections on Jan. 13.
China’s Xi terms Taiwan reunification ‘inevitable’
BEIJING: China’s “reunification” with Taiwan is inevitable, President Xi Jinping said in his New Year’s address on Sunday, striking a stronger tone than he did last year with less than two weeks to go ...
Xi: Reunification with Taiwan inevitable
President Xi Jinping declares that China's reunification with Taiwan is inevitable ahead of the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. The ...
China’s Xi touts ‘manufacturing prowess’ in electric vehicles and passenger planes amid growing signs of weakness in economy
The incumbent Democratic Progressive Party seeks to strengthen Taipei’s ties with Washington, while the opposition Kuomintang — an increasingly close second in the most recent polls — is Beijing’s ...
China’s Xi says ‘reunification’ with Taiwan is inevitable
China considers Taiwan to be its "sacred territory" and has never renounced the use of force to bring it under Chinese control.
Xi: China Will ‘Surely Be Reunified’ With Taiwan
Chinese leader’s remarks come just ahead of Taiwan’s January 13 presidential and parliamentary elections that Beijing has described as a choice between war and peace ...
China-Taiwan ‘reunification’ is inevitable, says Xi
"The motherland will surely be reunified," Xi Jinping said in his New Year's speech. He also pledged more investment in new industries to boost China's growth.
Taiwan welcomes New Year with fireworks at skyscraper Taipei 101
Watch as Taiwan welcomes the New Year with fireworks at the skyscraper Taipei 101. The iconic Taipei 101 building, which was the world’s tallest skyscraper until 2010, was once again the venue for a ...
Xi says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with self-ruled Taiwan in New Year’s address
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would “surely be reunified” with Taiwan during his televised New Year’s address, renewing Beijing’s threats to take over the self-ruled island, which it ...
China’s Xi Hails ‘Resilient’ Economy In Bullish New Year Speech
President Xi Jinping said Sunday the Chinese economy had grown "more resilient and dynamic" in 2023, despite financial figures continuing to disappoint as the post-Covid recovery stalls.
UPDATE 1-China’s Xi says ‘reunification’ with Taiwan is inevitable
China's "reunification" with Taiwan is inevitable, President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's address on Sunday, striking a stronger tone than he did last year with less than two weeks to go before ...
Xi pledges to strengthen economy in 2024, stresses Taiwan unification
SHANGHAI -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday rallied the country to pursue stable economic growth amid a property downturn that is sapping business confidence.
Taiwan considers joining ICC to deter potential China invasion
Joining court would allow investigation of Xi Jinping if he were to order act of war against Taiwan Taiwan’s government is considering joining the international criminal court, in part to increase deterrence of a Chinese attack or invasion. Supporters ...
Mainland spokesperson slams Lai Ching-te’s ‘Taiwan independence’ remarks
A Chinese mainland spokesperson slammed Lai Ching-te, a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) politician, for spreading "Taiwan independence" remarks, noting that his remarks were full of confrontation m
China calls Taiwan presidential frontrunner ‘destroyer of peace’
China has slammed Taiwan presidential front-runner William Lai as a “destroyer of peace” following a televised debate on Saturday in which he defended Taiwan’s right to rule itself as a democracy.
Taiwan’s mysterious extended-range missile poses limited threat to Chinese mainland, military magazine says
The Hsiung Sheng cruise missile is a key retaliatory component in Taiwan’s arsenal, intended to reach deep into the mainland.