Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to achieving national reunification with Taiwan. He also pledged to uphold the “One Country, Two Systems” policy in Hong Kong and Macao, describing both as central to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Addressing celebrations marking the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Xi stated that resolving the Taiwan question and achieving complete national reunification remain among the Party’s enduring priorities.
“Resolving the Taiwan question and achieving the complete reunification of the motherland is the unswerving historical task of our Party and the shared aspiration of all the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation,” Xi said.
He reaffirmed China’s commitment to the One-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, which Beijing considers the political foundation for cross-Strait relations.
Xi said China would continue promoting cross-Strait exchanges, cooperation, and integrated development, while strengthening ties with people in Taiwan.
“We must thoroughly implement the Party’s overall approach to resolving the Taiwan question in the new era, uphold the One-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, unite the broad masses of our compatriots in Taiwan, and deepen cross-Strait exchanges, cooperation, and integrated development,” he said.
He also reiterated Beijing’s opposition to Taiwan independence and foreign involvement in cross-Strait affairs.
“We must resolutely combat the separatist forces seeking Taiwan independence, oppose interference by external forces, and firmly advance the great cause of national reunification,” Xi said.
Turning to Hong Kong and Macao, Xi said that maintaining their long-term prosperity and stability remains integral to China’s national rejuvenation strategy.
“Promoting the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao is an inherent requirement of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation,” he said.
Xi pledged that Beijing would continue to fully implement the “One Country, Two Systems” framework, uphold the principles of Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong and Macao people governing Macao with a high degree of autonomy, strengthen law-based governance, promote economic and social development, and support both Special Administrative Regions in better integrating into China’s overall development.
The remarks formed part of Xi’s keynote address commemorating the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, during which he outlined the Party’s priorities for national development, governance, security, and China’s role on the global stage.
