The president of China, Xi Jinping, stated this Sunday that the “reunification” of China “on both sides of the Taiwan Strait” will take place “safely” and has asked the population to “stay united with common sense” in the face of to next year.
In a New Year’s Eve message, the Chinese president urged “all Chinese on both sides of the Strait to share the glory of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.” In addition, he has promised to deepen the reforms and has called for greater trust on the part of the population.
“We will continue to support Hong Kong and Macao to leverage their distinctive strengths, better integrate into China’s overall development, and ensure long-term prosperity and stability,” Xi said before stating that he will pursue “vibrant development of China.” the economy (…) to promote education, advance science and technology”.
In this sense, he pointed out that the Chinese economy has become “more resilient and dynamic” in 2023 despite the fact that the financial figures “continue to disappoint as the recovery after the crisis stagnates”, as reported by the television network. CGTN.
Xi’s words come shortly before presidential elections are held in Taiwan, scheduled for January 13, as tension between Beijing and Taipei increases. China continues to consider Taiwan as another province under its sovereignty.
