On the eve of the expected presidential elections in Taiwan, China's leader Xi Jinping stressed that the "reunification" of the island with mainland China is inevitable. In his speech during the celebration of the 130th anniversary of Mao Zedong's birth, he stressed the need to interfere with any attempts to share Taiwan and China.
"The implementation of full reunification with the Motherland is an inevitable course of development, just and what the people want. The Motherland should and will be reunited," Xi Jinping said.
This statement is of particular importance because Taiwan is preparing for the presidential election in January 2024. In Vice President Taiwan, Lai Chinte is recognized as a leader among candidates, and his position is defined as a continuation of the current presidential policy, Tsi Inventory.
"To promote the peaceful development of cross-border relations and to decisively prevent anyone in trying to separate Taiwan from China in any way," Xi Jinping added.
These words are regarded by analysts as an obvious warning for external forces, especially the United States, which support Taiwan. In turn, it emphasizes the tension in the relationship between China and Taiwan before the elections and the uncertainty of further development.