"Xi Jinping Asserts Inevitable Reunification with Taiwan Amid Tsai's Call for Self-Determination"
TL;DR
In his New Year's address, Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated China's stance on Taiwan, stating that reunification is inevitable, amidst heightened tensions as Taiwan approaches its presidential and parliamentary elections on January 13. Beijing has labeled the Taiwanese presidential front-runner, William Lai, a "separatist" and a "destroyer of peace," accusing him of inciting conflict. Lai, defending Taiwan's democratic self-rule, insists on equality and dignity in any dialogue with Beijing. The elections are seen by China as a critical point that could either lead to war or peace in the region.
Topics:worldpoliticsinternational-relations##chinataiwanrelations#crossstraittensions#politicsinternational-relations#taiwanelections#williamlai#xijinping
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- Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen says island’s future must be decided by its people Al Jazeera English
- Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Urges China to Keep Peace Bloomberg
- China-Taiwan 'reunification' is inevitable, says Xi DW (English)
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