China-Taiwan Tensions: Xi Jinping Says ‘Reunification’ Must be Fulfilled

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Saturday to realise peaceful “reunification” with Taiwan, though did not directly mention the use of force after a week of tensions with the Chinese-claimed island that sparked international concern. Speaking at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on Saturday on the anniversary of the revolution that overthrew the last imperial dynasty in 1911, Xi said the Chinese people have a “glorious tradition” of opposing separatism and that the island’s “independence separatism” hinders efforts for the reunification of Taipei with China.      “Taipei’s independence separatism is the biggest obstacle to achieving the reunification…