Chinese President Xi Jinping used a reception marking the 77th anniversary of the People's Republic to call for meeting full-year economic targets while vowing to combat forces pushing Taiwan independence. He also urged deeper cross-Strait cooperation and repeated Beijing's goal of national reunification.
Xi Jinping told a reception marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic that China must accomplish this year's economic targets and tasks. He said the economy has moved forward under pressure and shown resilience, and called for pursuing progress while keeping stability amid a complex international and domestic environment.
He also pressed the case for promoting continued economic development and improving people's well-being. Separately, he addressed the Taiwan issue, calling for deeper cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation alongside resistance to separatism.
According to Investing.com: "resolutely combat separatist forces advocating Taiwan independence, and oppose interference by external forces", Xi said. He added that China should promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and advance the cause of national reunification.
Xi regularly attends this annual reception, held each year before China's October 1 National Day, and has frequently delivered addresses at the event.
Source: Investing.com
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