A gathering to commemorate the 40th anniversary of issuing Message to Compatriots in Taiwan is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 2, 2019. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)
A gathering started Wednesday morning at the Great Hall of the People to commemorate the 40th anniversary of issuing Message to Compatriots in Taiwan.
Xi delivers speech at gathering marking 40th anniversary of Message to Compatriots in Taiwan
President Xi Jinping began delivering a speech at a gathering held Wednesday in Beijing to commemorate the 40th anniversary of issuing Message to Compatriots in Taiwan.
Xi highlights breakthroughs in cross-Strait relations over 70 years
Over the 70 years, estrangement between the mainland and Taiwan was ended in line with the common will of compatriots across the Strait, and Taiwan compatriots have made great contributions to the reform and opening-up in the mainland, said Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission.
Resolving Taiwan question, complete reunification a historic task: Xi
Since 1949, the Communist Party of China (CPC), the Chinese government and the Chinese people have always unwaveringly taken resolving the Taiwan question to realize China's complete reunification as a historic task, President Xi Jinping said.
China must be, will be reunified: Xi
"It is a historical conclusion drawn over the 70 years of the development of cross-Strait relations, and a must for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation in the new era," he said.
Cross-Strait reunification an irresistible trend: Xi
President Xi Jinping on Wednesday stressed that achieving the country's greatness, national rejuvenation and cross-Strait reunification is the trend of history, which can never be blocked by anyone or any force.
Taiwan question will definitely end with national rejuvenation: Xi
The Taiwan question originated from national weakness and disorder, and will definitely end with national rejuvenation, President Xi Jinping said Wednesday.
Xi pledges utmost sincerity for peaceful reunification, makes no promise to abandon use of force
President Xi Jinping has pledged "utmost sincerity and greatest efforts" for the prospect of peaceful reunification, but he made no promise to abandon the use of force.
Xi expounds best approach to reunification
The principles of "peaceful reunification" and "one country, two systems" are the best approach to realizing national reunification, President Xi Jinping said Wednesday.
Xi proposes institutional arrangement for peaceful development of cross-Strait relations
President Xi Jinping proposed that the mainland and Taiwan conduct democratic consultation on cross-Strait relations and the future of the nation, and establish institutional arrangement for peaceful development of cross-Strait relations.
Xi calls for joint efforts across Strait to inherit traditional Chinese culture
Compatriots across the Taiwan Strait should inherit fine traditional Chinese culture together, President Xi Jinping said Wednesday.
Taiwan to be guaranteed lasting peace after peaceful reunification: Xi
Taiwan will be guaranteed lasting peace after peaceful reunification, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday.
Taiwan question allows no interference from outside: Xi
President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said the Taiwan question is China's internal affairs and allows no external interference.
Xi: Mainland and Taiwan share one Chinese dream
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said people living in the mainland and Taiwan share one Chinese dream and that a strong and prosperous China will bring wellbeing to both sides.
