President Xi Jinping vows to fulfil China reunification with Taiwan

President Xi Jinping vows to fulfil China reunification with Taiwan.

He made this pledge, while addressing at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People.

He spoke at an event marking the 110th anniversary of the revolution that overthrew China’s last imperial dynasty in 1911.

President Xi Jinping vows to fulfil China reunification with Taiwan

However, Mr Xi said unification should be achieved peacefully.

Moreover, he also warned that the Chinese people had a “glorious tradition” of opposing separatism.

On the other hand, Taiwan said its future lay in the hands of its people.

According to BBC, Taiwan considers itself a sovereign state, while China views it as a breakaway province.

Beijing has not ruled out the possible use of force to achieve unification.

Mr Xi’s intervention comes after China sent a record number of military jets into Taiwan’s air defence zone in recent days.

Taiwan’s defence minister has said that tensions with China stay at their worst in 40 years.

According to Radio Pakistan, Chinese President said peaceful reunification best meets the overall interests of the Taiwanese people, but China will protect its sovereignty and unity.

President Xi said no one should underestimate the Chinese people’s staunch determination, firm will and strong ability to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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