Taiwan Calls on Beijing to Abandon Its Provocations After Xi Vows ‘Reunification'

Taiwan has called on Beijing to abandon its provocations aimed at the self-ruled liberal democratic island.

Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council declared that Beijing needs to "Abandon its provocative steps of intrusion, harassment and destruction" and return to talks, in response to comments made by Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the eve of Taiwan's national day.

"Reunification of the nation must be realized, and will definitely be realized," Xi declared in Beijing in a speech commemorating the 110th anniversary of what the mainland calls the Xinhai Revolution, which established the first two Chinese republics: the CCP on the mainland and Taiwan, also known as the Republic of China.

"Reunification through peaceful means is the most in line with the overall interest of the Chinese nation, including Taiwan compatriots," Xi said.

Beijing has not renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan into the fold.

The regime marked its 72 years of rule over the mainland by buzzing the liberal democracy of Taiwan with its largest show of military might, deploying a total of 150 fighter jets, bombers, among other military aircraft over the course of five days and sounding a warning message far beyond the island.

"We urge Beijing to cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan and instead engage in meaningful dialogue with Taiwan," the spokesperson told The Epoch Times on Saturday.
 

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