Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Saturday to realize 'reunification' with Taiwan, though did not directly mention the use of force, following a week of tensions with the Chinese-claimed island.
By Carlos Garcia and Yew Lun Tian
Democratically ruled Taiwan has come under increased military and political pressure from Beijing to accept its sovereignty, but Taipei has pledged to defend its freedom. Peaceful "reunification" best meets the overall interests of the Taiwanese people, but China will protect its sovereignty and unity, he added.
A U.S. State Department spokesperson reiterated Washington's "rock-solid" commitment to Taiwan and said the United States will "continue to support a peaceful resolution of cross-Strait issues, consistent with the wishes and best interests of the people on Taiwan." Taiwan officially calls itself the Republic of China, the name of the country established in 1912 after the fall of the Qing dynasty.
Tsai, speaking at a pre-national day reception at an air base in northern Taiwan's Hsinchu on Saturday night, thanked the armed forces for protecting Taiwan, though did not mention the tensions with China.China commemorates the revolution by harking back to republican leader Sun Yat-sen's calls for patriotism, national rejuvenation and good governance.
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