Xi Jinping Calls for Taiwan Reunification at Sun Yat-sen Event

President Xi Jinping called for the complete reunification of Taiwan during a November 12 gathering in Beijing commemorating the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth. Speaking at the Great Hall of the People, Xi described resolving the Taiwan question as an unwavering historical mission of the Communist Party of China and asserted that the tide of history cannot be stopped. He expressed a commitment to peaceful reunification under the one country, two systems model, provided the one-China principle is upheld.

Parallel to these political demands, the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office announced plans to deepen economic integration across the Taiwan Strait. Spokesperson Zhang Han stated that the mainland will introduce policy measures aligned with the 15th Five-Year Plan to share modernization benefits with Taiwan. This follows the decision by Taiwan-based PC brands ASUS and Acer to move portions of their production capacity back to the mainland.

Zhang Han also criticized Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party for suppressing political dissent and obstructing cross-Strait exchanges. He specifically condemned revisions to the anti-infiltration law and restrictions on mainland tourism. Regarding the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, Zhang noted that Taiwan's participation is permissible if it adheres to established practices and the one-China principle. The government of Taiwan has rejected Beijing's claims and urged citizens to avoid the anniversary events, citing a distorted view of Sun Yat-sen's legacy.