China's Xi Jinping Asserts Determination to Reunify Taiwan with China, Leaving No Options Off the Table

Chinese President Xi Jinping informed President Biden during a November summit that he plans to reunify Taiwan with mainland China, but the timing has not been decided yet. Xi expressed a preference for a peaceful resolution, but did not rule out the use of force. The White House did not deny the exchange, stating that Xi's desire for reunification is not new. The US will continue to adhere to its "One China" policy and stated that there is no reason for the situation to escalate into a conflict. Taiwan, which has been self-governing since 1949, has infuriated Beijing by asserting its independence. US-China relations, including the Taiwan issue, are expected to be a significant topic in the upcoming presidential election.