Inside China the people have been taught Taiwan is China and was taken from them by evil imperialist powers, and reunification for them is a very patriotic goal.
They will never give up getting Taiwan back into China.
They also do not want to destroy Taiwan industry, but I do think they will eventually force a reunification militarily.
Taiwan reiterates it is a sovereign nation after Xi says its ‘separatism’ is biggest ‘danger to national rejuvenation’
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It is against this backdrop that Xi’s speech on Saturday has been closely scrutinized. Speaking at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, Xi said the Chinese people had a “glorious tradition” of opposing separatism.
“Taiwan’s independence separatism is the biggest obstacle to achieving the reunification of the motherland, and the most serious hidden danger to national rejuvenation,” he said the day before the anniversary of the revolution that overthrew China’s last imperial dynasty in 1911. Taiwan marks 10 October, when the revolution began, as its national day.
Xi said “reunification through a peaceful manner is the most in line with the overall interest of the Chinese nation, including Taiwan compatriots”, but added that China would protect its sovereignty and unity.
“No one should underestimate the Chinese people’s staunch determination, firm will, and strong ability to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Xi said. “The historical task of the complete reunification of the motherland must be fulfilled, and will definitely be fulfilled.”
He added: “The Taiwan question is purely an internal matter for China, one which brooks no external interference.”