Xi: We will reunite with Taiwan by any means necessary

Chinese President Xi Jinping declared Sunday a new effort to accelerate the growth and capability of the Communist country’s military while vowing to oppose the drive for “separatism” and independence in neighboring Taiwan by force if necessary. …

“In the face of serious provocations from separatist activities by Taiwan independence forces and interference in Taiwan affairs by external forces, we have resolutely waged a major struggle against separatism and interference, demonstrating our strong determination and ability to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity and oppose Taiwan independence,” Xi said, according to Reuters.

He added, “We persist in striving for the prospect of peaceful reunification with the greatest sincerity. However, there is no commitment to renounce the use of force and the option to take all necessary measures is retained.”