At the centre of the entrance to the Forbidden City.
Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated his commitment to achieving Taiwan’s “reunification” during a state banquet celebrating the 75th anniversary of Communist China’s founding. He emphasized the “irreversible” goal of reunification and opposed Taiwan’s independence, calling for deeper economic and cultural ties between the two sides. Beijing has intensified military activities around Taiwan, including missile drills, raising tensions. Meanwhile, the U.S. approved $567 million in additional military aid to Taiwan as part of its ongoing defense support.