Xi Jinping Calls for Taiwan Reunification Amid Economic Push

President Xi Jinping called for the complete reunification of Taiwan during a speech at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on November 12. Commemorating the 160th birthday of Sun Yat-sen, Xi described resolving the Taiwan question as an unwavering historical mission of the Communist Party of China, asserting that the tide of history cannot be stopped. He reiterated commitment to the one country, two systems model and peaceful reunification based on the one-China principle.

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

Beijing simultaneously intensified its criticism of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party. Zhang Han condemned the DPP for suppressing political dissent through revisions to the anti-infiltration law and for restricting tourism for political purposes. Regarding the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, Zhang maintained that Taiwan may participate only if it adheres to the one-China principle and established practices. The government of Taiwan has rejected Beijing's claims and urged citizens to avoid anniversary events, citing a distorted view of Sun Yat-sen's legacy.