The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, has reiterated his country’s opposition to external interference over relations with Taiwan, warning of “Taiwan independence” separatist forces. Speaking at the end of China’s annual parliamentary session, Xi urged the need to “unswervingly advance” unification efforts between Taiwan and China, stating that China would resist activities in Taiwan instigated by foreign entities. Xi’s comments have been viewed as a warning to the US following a period of declining relations between the two countries over the running of the self-governed island. Since last August, the Chinese government has placed greater military pressure on Taiwan, viewing the island as a renegade province that needs to be unified, by force if necessary, with the country. Xi also made a series of other comments on the development of the country, including the need to advance in science and technology, promote industrial transformation and upgrading, and build a “great modern socialist country” by the middle of the century.
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