China calls for reunification, Taiwan leader sends message

Mr. Song also said that this is the common wish of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Mr. Song made the above call in the New Year message posted on his office's website.

Previously, in his New Year's Eve speech on December 31, 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized that China's "unification" with Taiwan is certain, according to Xinhua News Agency.

Asked about Xi's speech at a New Year's press conference in Taipei, Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen on January 1 stressed that Taiwan's relationship with China must be decided by the will of the people and peace must be based on "dignity," according to Reuters.

Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen

Ms. Tsai stressed that it is the responsibility of both sides to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

Over the past year and a half, China has held two major military exercises around Taiwan and regularly sent warships and fighter jets to the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan's Defense Ministry said on the morning of December 24 that in the previous 24 hours, it had detected eight Chinese fighter jets flying across the median line in the Taiwan Strait, according to Reuters. Taiwan's Defense Ministry said it had dispatched forces to monitor the Chinese fighter jets, including J-10, J-11 and J-16 aircraft.

Taiwan unveils first domestically produced submarine

Source link: https://thanhnien.vn/trung-quoc-keu-goi-thuc-day-tai-thong-nhat-lanh-dao-dai-loan-gui-thong-diep-185240102104737528.htm