China's 'peaceful unification' talk finds no traction in Taiwan

Taiwanese see military threat behind Xi's overtures

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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

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.

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