China confident in achieving full reunification with Taiwan, ambassador states

Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui has stated that China is closer than ever to achieving reunification with Taiwan, calling the goal a "historical trend" and a path that will be fulfilled despite challenges.

In an interview with Russian media, Zhang emphasized that Taiwan's push for independence is a "historical regression" and a "path doomed to failure", Caliber.Az reports.

"Reunification is a historical trend and the right path through adversity," Zhang said, adding that "Taiwan independence" represents a step backwards for both Taiwan and the Chinese nation. "The Chinese nation has always held the belief that territory cannot be divided, the country cannot be in a state of disorder, the nation cannot be fragmented, and civilization cannot be destroyed," he continued.

Zhang expressed confidence in China's ability to achieve full reunification, saying, "Today, China is closer than ever to reunification with Taiwan, and we have the confidence and strength to realize the goal of reviving the Chinese nation." He further declared that "China will definitely achieve full reunification. Taiwan will surely return to the embrace of the motherland, a historic event that no one and nothing can stop."

The ambassador also took aim at the United States, urging the country to stop playing the "Taiwan card" and destabilizing the region. He suggested that U.S. actions in Taiwan were exacerbating tensions in the Taiwan Strait.

Meanwhile, on January 3, Chinese military activities near Taiwan heightened, with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) deploying seven ships and 24 aircraft near the island. Taiwan's Armed Forces reported the detection of "24 PLA aircraft and seven PLA Navy ships operating around Taiwan" by 6:00 AM. According to Taiwan's military, 18 of the aircraft entered Taiwan's eastern, northern, and southwestern air defence zones.

Earlier, on December 1, 2024, China's Foreign Ministry condemned US arms sales to Taiwan, claiming that such actions jeopardize Sino-US relations and destabilize the Taiwan Strait. The ministry stressed that these sales violate the "One China" principle and the agreements outlined in the three Sino-US joint communiqués, undermining China's sovereignty and security interests.

By Tamilla Hasanova