Xi called on Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to unite against forces seeking the island’s independence.
He said Beijing seeks peaceful reunification under the “one country, two systems” model used in Hong Kong, and expressed willingness to hold talks with Taiwanese groups that accept the “One China” principle.
The stakes extend far beyond the region. Taiwan is a critical center for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, and any Chinese attempt to seize the island would have enormous global consequences.
Will Beijing act on these declarations? And how would the United States respond?