During the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated that China will not rule out using force to bring the autonomous island of Taiwan back under its control, declaring that “reunification must be absolutely achieved and reunification will certainly be achieved”, also calling for more investment in the party’s military wing, the People’s Liberation Army.
“Difficult times await us,” the Chinese president said as he opened his keynote address and addressed delegates at the Great Hall of the People near Tiananmen Square. “The wheels of history are marching towards the reunification and rejuvenation of the great Chinese nation, a complete reunification must be achieved and without a doubt can be achieved,” said Xi Jinping, receiving the loudest applause from the 2,300 delegates who came from all corners. from the country. People’s Republic, leaders who will lead the party for the next five years.
The president therefore warned of “potential dangers” and would like China to be “prepared for worst-case scenarios”. “We must adapt and prepare to withstand strong winds, rough waters and even dangerous storms”, stressing that the next five years will be crucial, even internationally, where “global changes that have not been seen for a century will take place”.
Source: IL Tempo
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