Chinese leader Xi Jinping reiterated his pledge to achieve “reunification” with Taiwan on the eve of Communist China’s 75th birthday, as Beijing flexed its military might in the run-up to the national holiday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said “no difficulties can stop the Chinese people from moving forward” but at the same time also cautioned about “rough seas” ahead, urging the public to remain

For much of the past year since China reopened to the world following the Covid-19 pandemic, a pall has hung over large swathes of the country as its economy struggles to regain momentum.