Taiwan tensionsChina's 'peaceful unification' talk finds no traction in Taiwan
Taiwanese see military threat behind Xi's overtures
Chinese leader Xi Jinping reiterated Beijing's desire for "peaceful unification" with its democratic neighbor Taiwan. (Source photos by Yusuke Hinata and Reuters)
CHRIS HORTON, Contributing writer
October 21, 2022 18:51 JST
TAIPEI -- On Sunday, Chinese leader Xi Jinping reiterated Beijing's desire for "peaceful unification" with its democratic neighbor Taiwan. There is one problem, though: The overwhelming majority of Taiwanese people have no interest in joining the People's Republic of China.