Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his New Year's address, reiterated Beijing's commitment to "reunification" with Taiwan, calling the goal "unstoppable." His remarks followed recent large-scale military drills around the self-ruled island. Xi highlighted China's technological advancements and its rising global prominence, while emphasizing the "bond of blood and kinship" between people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. The address underscores China's assertive stance on Taiwan, which it considers sovereign territory.