Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Xi Links China’s Economic Goals With Taiwan Reunification Message
Xi Jinping gave a speech at a reception before China’s National Day.
He said China should work to meet its economic goals for the year.
He said the economy was still showing strength even though it faced pressure.
He also said officials should support development while helping people’s well-being.
Xi repeated China’s opposition to Taiwan independence.
He also criticized interference by outside forces.
He encouraged more exchanges and cooperation across the Taiwan Strait.
Earlier that day, Xi attended a ceremony honoring people who died in China’s past struggles.
China’s National Day begins a week-long holiday on October 1.
Xi Jinping urged China to achieve its full-year economic targets while maintaining stability amid domestic and international pressure.
He said China’s economy had shown “strong resilience and vitality” and called for continued development and improved public well-being.
Xi reiterated opposition to Taiwan independence and interference by external forces in cross-Strait affairs.
He called for deeper cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, peaceful relations, and progress toward national reunification.
The remarks came at a Beijing reception before National Day; Xi also attended a Martyrs’ Day ceremony earlier on Wednesday.
- Who
- Chinese President Xi Jinping, along with other senior Chinese officials.
- What
- Xi addressed economic targets, stability, people’s well-being, and China’s positions on Taiwan and cross-Strait relations.
- When
- Wednesday, on the eve of China’s October 1 National Day; a separate Martyrs’ Day ceremony was held on September 30.
- Where
- At a reception in Beijing marking the founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China; Xi also attended a ceremony at Tian’anmen Square.
- Why
- To mark National Day and outline priorities for economic progress, public well-being, cross-Strait relations, and national reunification.
- Speaker
- Chinese President Xi Jinping
- Reception
- Event marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China
- National Day
- Observed on October 1, followed by a holiday through October 7
- Economic priority
- Achieving the year’s targets and tasks while maintaining stability
- Economic assessment
- China’s economy showed strong resilience and vitality despite pressure
- Taiwan position
- Opposition to Taiwan independence and interference by external forces
- Additional ceremony
- Xi and other senior officials attended a Martyrs’ Day tribute at Tian’anmen Square
