China promised "Peaceful Reunification" with Taiwan and decisive steps against Taiwanese Independence
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Sunday promised "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan and decisive steps against Taiwanese independence, and Taipei responded that Beijing must respect the Taiwanese people's commitment to democracy and freedom, Reuters reported.
China claims democratic Taiwan as its territory and has increased military activity near the island over the past three years, arguing that it is responding to a "collusion" between Taipei and Washington, Taiwan's main international backer and arms supplier.
In August, China staged military exercises around Taiwan in response to a visit to Taipei by then US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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