WorldPosted at: Nov 12 2026 7:57PM


Xi Jinping renews Taiwan reunification call, says 'tide of history cannot be stopped'

Beijing, Nov 12 (UNI) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday renewed his call for Taiwan's reunification with mainland China, describing it as an "unwavering historical mission" of the Chinese Communist Party while reiterating Beijing's preference for a peaceful resolution.
"The historical trends are unstoppable. The complete reunification of our motherland must be realized, and it can, without doubt, be realized," Xi said on Thursday during a speech at Beijing's Great Hall of the People.
His remarks came during an event marking the 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen, the revolutionary leader who helped bring an end to imperial rule in China through the 1911 revolution and paved the way for the establishment of the Republic of China.
Xi said Beijing remained committed to the principle of "peaceful reunification" under its proposed "one country, two systems" framework, while expressing willingness to engage in dialogue with Taiwan on the basis of the "One China principle."
He also called on Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to oppose what Beijing describes as separatist activities supporting Taiwan independence and to promote peaceful development of cross-strait relations.
However, Taiwan's government swiftly rejected the remarks, reiterating that neither its administration nor its people would accept the "one country, two systems" framework.
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council spokesperson Liang Wen-chieh said Xi's latest comments on reunification were largely consistent with Beijing's longstanding position.
China considers democratically governed Taiwan part of its territory, despite the island's self-government and strong opposition to Beijing's sovereignty claims.
Beijing has repeatedly said it does not rule out the use of military force to bring the island under its control, although Xi did not mention military action in Thursday's speech.
Meanwhile, tensions across the Taiwan Strait remain high. Taiwan's Defence Ministry said it had detected 29 Chinese military aircraft, including J-16 fighter jets and drones, operating around the island alongside Chinese naval vessels in what it described as a joint combat readiness patrol.
Xi's comments assumes significance as it comes ahead of the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, where he is expected to meet US President Donald Trump. Taiwan is likely to remain an important issue in discussions between Washington and Beijing.
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