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Xi Jinping reaffirms goal of reunification with Taiwan

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Xi Jinping reaffirms goal of reunification with Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on 30 September for “the great cause of national reunification” with Taiwan to be advanced. He was speaking in Beijing before around 800 guests, five days after the end of his state visit to Washington, according to La Nouvelle Tribune.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday 30 September called for “the great cause of national reunification” with Taiwan to be advanced, at a ceremony in Beijing marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, according to an account published by China.org.

Speaking before around 800 guests gathered at the Great Hall of the People, Xi Jinping also called for the forces favouring Taiwan’s independence to be fought and for any outside interference to be rejected. His remarks came five days after the end of his state visit to Washington.

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