Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) yesterday said that a “peaceful reunification” of Taiwan and China was in Beijing’s interests, despite increased military threats against the nation.
Xi spoke at an official celebration in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People that focused largely on the need for the Chinese Communist Party to continue to lead China as the country rises in power and influence.
“Reunification of the nation must be realized, and will definitely be realized,” Xi said before an audience of politicians, military personnel and others gathered in the hulking chamber that serves as the seat of China’s ceremonial legislature.
“Reunification through