Xi Jinping renews call for peaceful reunification with Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping has reiterated his call for the reunification of Taiwan with China, describing it as an inevitable historical trend, according to DW English.

In a speech marking the 160th birthday of Sun Yat-sen, a key figure in China's republican history, Xi emphasized that the complete reunification of China must and will be realized, DW English reported.

Xi reaffirmed his commitment to peaceful reunification and the 'one country, two systems' policy, while expressing willingness to engage in dialogue with Taiwan under the 'one China principle', according to Al Jazeera English.

Taiwan's government quickly rejected the call, stating it would not accept submission to the Chinese Communist Party's rule or the 'one country, two systems' framework, as reported by both DW English and Al Jazeera English.

The historical context includes the 1911 revolution led by Sun Yat-sen, the subsequent civil war between Nationalists and Communists, and the retreat of Nationalists to Taiwan in 1949, with both sides claiming legitimacy from Sun Yat-sen's legacy, DW English explained.