Chinese President Xi Jinping Says 'Reunification' With Taiwan Will Happen

Daily Mail: China's President Xi Jinping says reunification with Taiwan 'must happen' after state media warned that world war three could happen 'at any moment'

* Xi Jinping said China harbours ambitions of 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan

* Speaking in Beijing's Great Hall, Xi made comments ahead of its National Day

* News comes amid days of provocation and incursions into Taiwanese airspace

China harbours ambitions of a 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan, the country's leader Xi Jinping said ahead of the island's National Day of celebration on Sunday.

The president's renewed call for the island to be integrated into China comes amid a rise in aggressive threats and provocative military action over Taiwanese airspace in recent days.

Mr Xi was speaking at an official celebration in Beijing's Great Hall of the People that focused largely on the need for the ruling Communist Party to continue to lead China as the country rises in power and influence.

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WNU Editor: Sending 150 warplanes into Taiwan's air space last week is not a peaceful way to push for reunification.

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