"Xi Asserts Inevitability of Reunification as Taiwan Faces New Independence Debate"

The head of China's Taiwan Affairs Office, Song Tao, urged the people of Taiwan to work towards "peaceful reunification" with China, aligning with President Xi Jinping's stance that reunification is inevitable. This appeal comes ahead of Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections on January 13. Taiwan's government and major political parties reject China's sovereignty claims, insisting that Taiwan's future can only be decided by its people. Despite not directly mentioning the upcoming elections, China has increased military pressure and economic threats as the vote approaches. China continues to advocate for the "one country, two systems" model, which lacks support from any major Taiwanese party.