Xi Jinping vows 'historic mission' to bring Taiwan under China's control: 'No chance of independence'

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday reiterated Beijing's commitment to bringing Taiwan under Chinese control, declaring that the "complete reunification" of the country is an "unwavering historical mission" of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) and will inevitably be achieved. Xi made the remarks at a ceremony in Beijing marking the 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen, a prominent Chinese nationalist leader revered on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Xi also serves as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission.