--- title: "Xi Jinping declares Beijing's readiness for talks with Taiwan: Taipei rejects 'one country, two systems' model" description: "On November 12, 2026, Xi Jinping announced Beijing's readiness for official talks with Taiwan while continuing the course for \"peaceful reunification.\" Taipei rejected the model." date: 2026-11-12T11:46:45.174Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/xi-jinping-peaceful-reunification-taiwan tags: [china, taiwan, xi-jinping, reunification, geopolitics] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Xi Jinping declares Beijing's readiness for talks with Taiwan: Taipei rejects 'one country, two systems' model ![PRC President Xi Jinping waves in a greeting gesture against a bright red background in Beijing.](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/12/si-tsinpin-mirnoe-vossoedinenie-tajvanya/si-tsinpin-mirnoe-vossoedinenie-tajvanya-1.webp) ## Key Points - Xi Jinping called the resolution of the Taiwan issue an "unyielding historical mission" of the CPC in Beijing on November 12, 2026. - Beijing announced readiness for talks with Taiwan on the condition of the "one-China principle" and the "one country, two systems" model. - In the speech, Xi Jinping did not mention the use of force, although China has not previously ruled it out. - Taipei rejected the "one country, two systems" model, stating that neither the government nor the population accepts it. - The statement came as the PRC amended its mobilization law for the first time in 16 years. On November 12, 2026, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, PRC President Xi Jinping delivered a statement on the Taiwan issue. The speech was held on the occasion of the 160th anniversary of the birth of Sun Yat-sen, whom Xi described as a "great national hero, patriot, and pioneer of China's democratic revolution." Against this backdrop, the PRC leader outlined Beijing's position toward the island, which China views as its territory. ### "An unyielding historical mission" Xi Jinping stated that resolving the Taiwan issue remains an "unyielding historical mission" of the Communist Party of China. According to him, Beijing will continue to pursue "peaceful reunification" and implement the "one country, two systems" principle. The PRC leader publicly expressed readiness for negotiations with Taiwan on the condition of upholding the "one-China principle," which posits that both sides of the Taiwan Strait are part of one country. "The course of history cannot be stopped. The complete reunification of the motherland must be carried out, and it will undoubtedly be carried out," Xi emphasized. ### No mention of force in the speech As noted by Reuters, in this address, Xi Jinping did not mention the use of force, although China has never previously ruled out such a possibility. The PRC leader called on all Chinese people, including residents of Taiwan, to unite to oppose "separatist" forces advocating for the island's independence and to work together on the peaceful development of relations across the Strait. ### Taipei's response Taiwanese authorities rejected Beijing's position. The Mainland Affairs Council emphasized that neither the government nor the island's population accepts the "one country, two systems" concept, as they believe it could signify subjugation to the authoritarian rule of the Chinese Communist Party. "Regarding the wording on the unification of Taiwan, it differs little from what has been said before," council representative Liang Wen-chieh told reporters. ### Context: mobilization law and Western assessments The statement came against the backdrop of several other events. Previously, Western media reported that China is delaying a potential invasion of Taiwan for several reasons. In addition, it became known that the PRC has amended its mobilization law for the first time in 16 years. These circumstances add context to Beijing's rhetoric on the Taiwan issue and are attracting close attention from international observers. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Си Цзиньпин призвал к "мирному воссоединению" Тайваня с Китаем: в Тайбэе ответили](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/si-tszinpin-zaklikav-mirnogo-vozz-ednannya-1794481130.html) - Primary source: Xi Jinping's statements on "peaceful reunification," "one country, two systems," readiness for talks, and the response from the Mainland Affairs Council (Liang Wen-chieh). - [“Ход истории не остановить”: Си Цзиньпин сделал новое заявление о "воссоединении" Тайваня с ...](https://zn.ua/china/khod-istorii-ne-ostanovit-si-tszinpin-vystupil-s-novym-zajavleniem-o-vossoedinenii-tajvanja-s-kitaem.html) - Confirms date (Thursday, Nov 12), venue (Great Hall of the People), occasion (160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen), the quote about the course of history, and the absence of force mention. - [Си Цзиньпин призвал строить «спокойный Китай» высокого уровня](https://www.trud.ru/article/29-09-2026/1840581_si_tszinpin_prizval_stroit_spokojnyj_kitaj_vysokogo_urovnja.html) - Contextual source: A separate statement by Xi Jinping on 29.09.2026 regarding a "calm China"; does not directly refer to the Taiwan statement on 12.11.2026, used as background rhetoric. ## FAQ ### When and where did Xi Jinping make the statement about Taiwan? On November 12, 2026, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on the occasion of the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth. ### What conditions does Beijing set for talks with Taiwan? According to Xi Jinping, readiness for talks implies adherence to the "one-China principle" and a path toward "peaceful reunification" under the "one country, two systems" model. ### How did the Taiwanese authorities react? The Mainland Affairs Council rejected Beijing's position: representative Liang Wen-chieh stated that neither the government nor the island's population accepts the "one country, two systems" concept. ### Did Xi Jinping mention the use of force? In this speech, according to Reuters, he did not mention the use of force, although China has never previously ruled out such a possibility.