Chinese President Xi Jinping said on 12 November that reunification with Taiwan must be achieved, describing it as a historic mission during a speech marking the 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen. Xi reiterated Beijing’s preference for peaceful reunification under its proposed “one country, two systems” framework. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council rejected the proposal, saying its government and public would not accept Communist Party rule. Xi did not announce military action or a deadline for reunification.

Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to reunification with Taiwan during a speech on 12 November 2026 commemorating the 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen. Xi described reunification as a historic mission and reiterated China's preference for a peaceful resolution under its proposed "one country, two systems" framework. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council rejected the proposal, stating that its government and people would not accept Chinese Communist Party rule. Despite the firm political statements, Xi announced neither military action nor a specific deadline for reunification.