Xi Jinping Asserts 'Historical Trend' of Taiwan Reunification in New Year Speech

The Chinese president emphasized unbreakable ties between China and Taiwan, reiterating the possibility of force to achieve reunification.

Chinese President Xi Jinping declared during his New Year address that 'no one can stop' the reunification of Taiwan with mainland China.
Xi described the Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait as 'one family,' emphasizing shared history and cultural bonds.
China has ramped up military and political pressure on Taiwan, including record-breaking military exercises and air incursions around the island.
Taiwan reported detecting 153 Chinese military aircraft in a 25-hour period during large-scale exercises in October, described by Beijing as a warning to pro-independence forces.
The United States, Taiwan's key ally and arms supplier, maintains a policy of 'strategic ambiguity' regarding potential military intervention if Taiwan is attacked.