With tensions between China and Taiwan running high, Taiwanese voters are gearing up for the island's elections on January 13th. Xi has consistently maintained China's position that Taiwan is an integral part of China and that reunification is a priority, even if it requires the use of force.
During his address, Xi stated, "All Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should be united by a common purpose and share in the glory of China's rejuvenation." He further emphasized, "The motherland will undoubtedly be reunified." This speech marked the second time in a matter of days that Xi addressed the Taiwan issue. Earlier in the week, at a symposium in Beijing commemorating the 130th anniversary of Mao Zedong's birth, Xi vowed to reunify Taiwan, asserting that the complete reunification of the motherland is an unstoppable trend. He also made it clear that China would firmly oppose any attempts to divide the two sides.
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Meanwhile, in Taiwan, preparations are underway for the upcoming elections. Current opinion polls indicate a preference for Lai Ching-te, a candidate who leans towards independence. China has consistently expressed its displeasure with any international indications of Taiwan's independence. In 2022, Xi's military conducted a series of live-fire exercises around the island in response to a visit by then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California.
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The split between Taiwan and mainland China dates back to 1949 when democratic forces fled to the island after losing a civil war against the Chinese Communist Party. Since then, the issue of reunification has remained a contentious and sensitive topic. Xi's recent statements only serve to underscore China's unwavering stance on the matter.
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