Xi Jinping calls for Taiwan reunification in national day speech as Biden approves military aid for Taipei
Summary: BEIJING: President Xi Jinping has called for the reunification of Taiwan with China during a speech marking the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic. He emphasized that this goal reflects the will of the Chinese people and is an irreversible trend.
In a related development, U.S. President Joe Biden approved $567 million in military aid for Taiwan. This assistance aims to bolster Taiwan's defense amid rising tensions with China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory.
China's foreign ministry responded by warning that U.S. military support for Taiwan would "backfire." Beijing urged Washington to cease its arms support, asserting that it undermines stability in the region.
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