Xi pledges to strengthen economy in 2024, stresses Taiwan unification

Chinese president's New Year's address acknowledges 'headwinds'

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Chinese President Xi Jinping waves during a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic in this 2019 file photo. © Reuters

CK TAN, Nikkei staff writer

SHANGHAI -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday rallied the country to pursue stable economic growth amid a property downturn that is sapping business confidence.

In his annual New Year's address to the nation, televised from his office in Beijing, the 70-year-old leader also reiterated his vow to unify mainland China and Taiwan, about two weeks ahead of the self-governed island's presidential election.

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