Communist China has been staring with a narrowed gaze across the strait at Taiwan since, well, 1949. The Communist government considers Taiwan, or Formosa as was, to be Chinese territory. Now we see that Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his annual New Year’s address to the people of China (at least, to those who are allowed to watch/listen), made some remarks about Taiwan that are raising some eyebrows in Taipei — and, probably, Washington.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his annual New Year’s Eve address, reiterated his claim that Taiwan would “surely be reunified” with China.
His message comes ahead of Taiwan’s crucial 13 January elections that will determine the island’s cross-strait policy for the next four years.
He also struck a stronger tone than last year’s message, where he spoke of Taiwan being part of the “same family”.
China has ramped up…
