Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the peaceful “reunification” of Taiwan with the People’s Republic of China, reiterating Beijing’s long‑standing claim that the island should ultimately become part of the mainland.
Xi’s statement emphasizes a non‑violent approach, aligning with the “one country, two systems” framework that China has previously proposed as a model for integrating Taiwan while preserving its existing social and economic systems.
Taiwan, which operates as a self‑governing democracy with its own elected leadership, has never been under the control of the Communist Party since the end of the Chinese civil war in 1949. The island’s authorities continue to reject Beijing’s sovereignty claim and maintain separate political and military institutions.
The call for peaceful reunification comes amid ongoing cross‑strait tensions, including frequent military drills by China near Taiwan’s airspace and diplomatic pressure on countries that recognize the island’s separate status.
Analysts note that Xi’s remarks underscore Beijing’s strategic priority of eventual integration, while also highlighting the delicate balance the region must navigate to avoid escalation.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>