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Beijing Intensifies Media Push on Taiwan Ahead of Trump Meeting

10/29/2025

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Xi Promotes Reunification

Beijing is ramping up its media campaign on Taiwan ahead of a meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump.
The Xinhua News Agency published articles claiming Taiwan's "reunification" is both inevitable and beneficial, coinciding with the October 25 designation as "Commemoration Day of Taiwan’s Restoration."
Speculation suggests Trump may use Taiwan as a bargaining chip in trade talks, despite U.S. officials reaffirming support for Taiwan's independence.
China has intensified military drills and initiated a criminal investigation into Taiwanese lawmakers labeled as "die-hard separatists."
Beijing maintains its stance on peaceful reunification but does not dismiss the use of force.

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Trump Targets China

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Xi Jinping in South Korea during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
Trump has threatened 100% tariffs on Chinese goods starting November 1.
Trump cited rare earth export restrictions and aims to secure Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans.
Trump emphasized that no trade deal would compromise Taiwan's status and cited Jimmy Lai, jailed Hong Kong media tycoon, to illustrate human rights issues in China.

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Xi Promotes Reunification

Beijing is ramping up its media campaign on Taiwan ahead of a meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump.
The Xinhua News Agency published articles claiming Taiwan's "reunification" is both inevitable and beneficial, coinciding with the October 25 designation as "Commemoration Day of Taiwan’s Restoration."
Speculation suggests Trump may use Taiwan as a bargaining chip in trade talks, despite U.S. officials reaffirming support for Taiwan's independence.
China has intensified military drills and initiated a criminal investigation into Taiwanese lawmakers labeled as "die-hard separatists."
Beijing maintains its stance on peaceful reunification but does not dismiss the use of force.

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