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flag China urges peaceful reunification on Taiwan's WWII return anniversary; Taiwan stresses sovereignty and alliances.

flag On October 25, 2025, China’s top Taiwan affairs official Wang Huning reiterated Beijing’s preference for peaceful reunification with Taiwan, emphasizing shared development benefits while warning against moves toward independence. flag The statement marked the 80th anniversary of Taiwan’s return to Chinese rule after WWII. flag Taiwan’s government did not officially commemorate the event, instead honoring the 1949 Battle of Guningtou as a symbol of resistance. flag President Lai Ching-te stressed strengthening alliances and defending democracy. flag Taipei dismissed Beijing’s message as repetitive and cited Hong Kong’s experience under “one country, two systems” as evidence of authoritarian control, highlighting ongoing tensions over Taiwan’s sovereignty.

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