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Xi Jinping Vows Taiwan’s Reunification ‘Must Be Realized’ After Record Show of Force
The Epoch Times ^ | October 9, 2021 | EVA FU

Posted on 10/09/2021 8:07:58 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has vowed that reunification with Taiwan “must be realized” on the eve of the island’s national day, just days after the regime ramped up military threats by sending a record number of warplanes near the island.

“Reunification of the nation must be realized, and will definitely be realized,” Xi declared at the Great Hall of the People, the political hub of Beijing, in a speech commemorating the 110th anniversary of what the mainland calls the Xinhai Revolution, which established the first two Chinese republics, the CCP on the mainland and Taiwan, also known as the Republic of China.

Xi, who chiefly used the speech to underscore what he believes is a need for the ruling communist party’s leadership in Taiwan, also called the island’s independence the “biggest obstacle to the reunification of motherland,” a policy goal of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and a “serious hidden danger to national rejuvenation.”

Beijing claims that the self-governed island of Taiwan is a province of China.

“Reunification through peaceful means is the most in line with the overall interest of the Chinese nation, including Taiwan compatriots,” Xi said.

But Beijing has not renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan into the fold.

The regime marked its 72 years of rule over the mainland by buzzing the liberal democracy of Taiwan with its largest show of military might, deploying a total of 150 fighter jets, bombers, among other military aircraft over the course of five days and sounding a warning message far beyond the island.

(Excerpt) Read more at theepochtimes.com ...


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KEYWORDS: china; taiwan
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

“Nice dam you have there, Xi.....it’d be a shame if something happened to it.”


21 posted on 10/09/2021 8:58:24 PM PDT by beethovenfan (Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin)
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To: Jamestown1630

Same here


22 posted on 10/09/2021 9:01:09 PM PDT by SaveFerris (The Lord, The Christ and The Messiah: Jesus Christ of Nazareth - http://www.BiblicalJesusChrist.Com/)
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To: central_va

Cutting ALL Chinese products off would hurt, but we have the resources to rebuild our Mfg base...but methinks the Oligarchs would not allow that.


23 posted on 10/09/2021 9:02:12 PM PDT by goodnesswins (The issue is never the issue. The issue is always the revolyution." -- Saul Alinksy)
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To: goodnesswins
Cutting ALL Chinese products off would hurt, but we have the resources to rebuild our Mfg base...but methinks the Oligarchs would not allow that.

Of coarse they would build things here if there was no trade or really high import tariffs. They would HAVE too. You can't give these globalist swine any wiggle room.

24 posted on 10/09/2021 9:04:29 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: beethovenfan
“Nice dam you have there, Xi.....it’d be a shame if something happened to it.”

Maybe the Taiwanese, have already communicated this little factoid to the pinko commie geeks in China.

25 posted on 10/09/2021 9:18:16 PM PDT by Mark17 (USAF ATCer, Retired. Father of USAF pilot. ATCers & pilots, the quintessential elements of aviation)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
Austria has seen this reunification plan before. Taiwan, and a long chain of unsinkable aircraft carriers in the South China Sea, is the loot this time.


26 posted on 10/09/2021 9:20:00 PM PDT by Reeses
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To: Jamestown1630

Yep


27 posted on 10/09/2021 9:31:22 PM PDT by sauropod
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

28 posted on 10/09/2021 9:36:37 PM PDT by Dick Bachert
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To: Secret Agent Man
Some so-called pundits wave off his words as another bluff. But I believe he means it.

The question is when, where, and how big. Taiwan has small islands closer to Chinese mainland than itself. A couple of them are right next to the mainland. "Patriotic" PLA could take some of them, and make a big political hay.

29 posted on 10/09/2021 10:08:43 PM PDT by TigerLikesRoosterNew
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To: TigerLikesRoosterNew

Interesting points, thank you.


30 posted on 10/10/2021 12:30:20 AM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: TigerLikesRoosterNew

An invasion would have to happen in October or April because of sea conditions. Should be an interesting month.


31 posted on 10/10/2021 1:52:30 AM PDT by Jim Pelosi
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To: Jim Pelosi
If they do make a move, the first thing people see is not what they usually expect: fishing trawlers. A lot of them will leave from Chinese ports going somewhere. If they really do it soon, as you said, they may be already out there. PLA fields its own fleets of fishing trawlers. They do more than catching fish. They could be armed and operated by military personnel.

They pretend to catch fish and then some of them claim that they have engine problem, using it as an excuse to land on one of small Taiwanese islands. They are followed by other trawlers, ostensibly to help them. If Taiwanese military tries to stop them, Chinese will pick a fight. The ensuing violence would be broadcast live on Chinese media, inciting population into a frenzy.

Then "Patriotic" Chinese navy and air force will be mobilized to "rescue" them. Their media will be filled with non-stop broadcast of people wishing for the safe return of poor "fishermen" and outpouring of support for "brave" Chinese military.

It would be interesting if this will end up as a Chinese rout. Xi will risk his ouster if he does nothing. Probably, his only option is escalation.

32 posted on 10/10/2021 2:59:37 AM PDT by TigerLikesRoosterNew
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To: Jamestown1630

A little war would divert attention from the economic news and even kungflu.

We did prove over and over that allies are not as important as LGBTQAllies...goodbye Hong Kong, Ughiurs, Chinese Christians, African Christians....Afgani allies.


33 posted on 10/10/2021 3:41:25 AM PDT by If You Want It Fixed - Fix It ( )
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Taiwan invasion is internal consumption propaganda - externally, it is being used to conceal their US$9.6 billion genetic warfare research project, of which the covid was a mere data gathering vehicle. As of now, the Wuhan lab, having produced a 1% fatality disease is working on an 80% fatality disease - per report on cable last night.


34 posted on 10/10/2021 4:15:27 AM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Just keep swatting at the hornet nest, stupid.


35 posted on 10/10/2021 6:26:47 AM PDT by ridesthemiles ( )
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Blah, blah, blah.


36 posted on 10/10/2021 6:50:22 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: central_va

It would mean I could buy nails that don’t bend after the second blow of the hammer? We could have the old American made ones again? LOL!


37 posted on 10/10/2021 7:16:58 AM PDT by Bringbackthedraft (In politicians we get what we deserve, usually the best that money can buy, guaranteed.)
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To: Bringbackthedraft

I am on my sixth 11 inch electric sander form China Harbor Freight. They last about 10 hours then break. I am looking int a Bosch replacement sander. Buy once.


38 posted on 10/11/2021 3:27:58 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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