Xi Jinping vows China will resolutely crush Taiwan independence forces
President Xi Jinping declared China will firmly suppress any moves toward Taiwan’s independence and warned against foreign interference.
At a Beijing gathering, President Xi Jinping pledged to “resolutely suppress” forces advocating Taiwan’s independence and to counter external meddling in the island’s affairs. He restated the non-negotiable aim of reunifying the mainland with Taiwan, even if force is required, and described Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te as a separatist, crisis creator and war instigator. Xi called on the United States to actively oppose any independence push and to abandon its traditional policy of neutrality.
The statement follows a recent surge in Chinese military activity around Taiwan and reflects Beijing’s broader effort to deter foreign interaction that could challenge the “one-China” principle. Xi also emphasized the need for stronger positive energy in a world facing turbulence, linking the Taiwan issue to broader geopolitical stability.
Why it matters
The pledge heightens cross-strait tensions and signals possible escalation involving the United States.
How this story developed
- Sep 19 U.S. May Hold Off on Taiwan Weapons Sales Until After APEC and G20 Meetings
- Sep 24 Trade truce extended to Jan 10
- Sep 24 Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that two giant pandas will reach Zoo Atlanta within the next few days, reviving the animal loan program between China and the United States.
- Sep 25 Republican lawmakers publicly pressed Trump to honor Taiwan weapons commitments during the summit.
- Sep 26 According to a White House statement, China has agreed to import at least 10 million metric tons of US coal in 2027 and repeat the volume in 2028, marking a concrete step in reducing trade friction between the two largest economies. The pact also provides preferential tariff treatment for roughly $30 billion of non-sensitive products, including US agricultural goods, seafood, timber, cosmetics and medical devices, while Chinese consumer items such as small appliances and toys receive similar relief. The agreement was reached after a summit in Washington between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, where both leaders emphasized revitalizing US coal production and stabilising global energy supplies. Parallel initiatives include a new working group on agricultural market-access barriers, the creation of a Board of Investment to address investment obstacles, and ongoing talks on rare-earth supply-chain shortages. The militaries of both countries intend to sign a memorandum to improve crisis communication. The deal arrives amid soaring US electricity prices driven by new factories and data centers supporting the artificial-intelligence sector.
- Sep 26 The $14 billion Taiwan weapons package remains unannounced following the Trump‑Xi summit.
- Sep 27 Xi Jinping said the pandas will be shipped to Zoo Atlanta within days.
- Sep 27 The pandas landed in Atlanta aboard a dedicated Boeing 777 flight.
- Sep 28 The trade truce was extended to Jan 10, adding a coal import agreement for 2027‑28.
- Sep 28 The two leaders met at a high-profile summit and confirmed two more meetings later this year, extending the existing agreement that limits tariffs and rare-earth restrictions. Analysts note that despite the extension, both sides remain locked in fierce competition over trade, technology, Taiwan and defense. US officials view the short-term extension as a compliance measure, expressing doubts about China’s full adherence to earlier commitments.
- Sep 28 Ambassador David Perdue publicly alleged that Trump asked Xi about purchasing U.S. weapons.
- Sep 29 China announced that tariffs on most US farm products will be lowered to most‑favoured‑nation levels, while soybeans will stay subject to an extra duty.
- Sep 29 President Trump publicly said he did not offer weapons to China.
- Sep 29 The bilateral trade truce has been extended.
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