East Asia

In a speech on Wednesday (Jul 1) marking the Communist Party’s 105th anniversary, Chinese President Xi Jinping also reaffirmed Beijing’s long-standing goal of reunification with Taiwan.

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during a ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on Jul 1, 2026. (Photo: Reuters/Maxim Shemetov)

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