Jan 1 (UPI) — Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Year’s address that his country will “surely” reunify with Taiwan as the island nation prepares for its presidential election.
The Chinese leader said his country “will actually be reunified” with Taiwan, according to an official translation provided through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while adding that “all Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait will be bound by a sense and percentage not unusual. “in the glory of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. “
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen rejected Xi’s comments in her own New Year’s speech, saying her country’s long-term term deserves to be decided through democratic elections.
Xi also referred to China’s economic achievements in 2023 and looked ahead to 2024 in his speech, calling for “good education” for the young and physical care for the elderly.
“We will work closely with the international community for the common good of humanity, build a community with a shared future for mankind, and make the world a better place for all,” Xi said.
The Chinese leader communicated with Russian President Vladimir Putin and expressed solidarity between China and Russia.