President Xi Jinping issued a rallying cry for the country to double down on efforts to boost economic growth and technological advancement as he delivered his annual televised New Year’s speech on Wednesday.
The call came as Beijing faces complicated geopolitical challenges while pushing for economic transition at home, with the coming years seen as critical to consolidating its position in its rivalry with Washington.
Xi also mentioned Taiwan, describing the island’s reunification with the...
In New Year’s speech, Xi urges growth and vows ‘unstoppable’ Taiwan reunification
Published 2 hours ago
Source: scmp.com

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