Xi Jinping says Beijing will never ‘renounce’ using force to reunify Taiwan

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President Xi Jinping announced on Sunday that it is up to the Chinese people to decide whether to reunite Taiwan, stressing that Beijing will never “abandon” by using force to do so and Will not shy away from facing international “intervention”.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the ruling Communist Party’s 20th National Congress, Xi emphasized China’s resolve to annex the self-governing island, which Beijing considers a part of its sovereign territory.

“It is the Chinese people’s own business to resolve the Taiwan issue and it is for the Chinese people to decide,” Xi told the gathering at the Great Hall of the People.

“We are striving for the possibility of peaceful reunification with the greatest of sincerity. However, there is no commitment to abandon the use of force and the option to take all necessary measures remains intact,” he said in a two-hour address to more than 2,000 delegates. told.

A television is launched at a restaurant in Hong Kong on August 5, 2022 (top) A missile is launched during a military exercise conducted by China around the island of Taiwan.
A television at a restaurant in Hong Kong on August 5, 2022 shows a missile being launched during a military exercise organized by China around the island of Taiwan
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“It is entirely directed at interference from outside forces and some separatists seeking Taiwan independence,” he continued.

Xi, 69, the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong, is expected to be handed a third five-year term as Communist Party general secretary at the end of the week-long gathering. I

China continues to assert its influence in the South China Sea and has stepped up its efforts to threaten Taiwan flying jet fighters and bombers near the island. I

A Chinese military jet takes off over Pington Island, one of the closest points to mainland China, from Taiwan in Fujian province on August 5, 2022
A Chinese military jet takes off over Pington Island, one of the closest points to mainland China, from Taiwan in Fujian province on August 5, 2022.
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In August, China staged war games in the region when House Speaker Nancy Pelosic Became the highest-ranking American officer to visit the island in a quarter century.

Taiwan said in a statement that it would not back down on its sovereignty issues.

“It is the consensus of the people of Taiwan that territorial sovereignty, democracy and independence cannot be compromised, and military confrontation should not be an option for both sides of the Taiwan Straits,” President’s spokesman Chang Tun-han said. Statement.

Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he leaves the opening ceremony of the 20th National Congress of the ruling Communist Party of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Sunday, October 16, 2022
Chinese President Xi Jinping insisted that Beijing would never “give up” by using force to do so and would not shy away from facing international “interference”.
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“The national security team is monitoring the situation closely and will continue to pay close attention to subsequent developments,” Ihe said.

post with wires

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