What impact could Taiwan’s upcoming election have on Xi’s stronger rhetoric?

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Taiwan's Upcoming Election and Xi Jinping's Rhetoric on Reunification

The provided information does not contain details about the specific candidates in Taiwan's upcoming election, their stances on cross-strait relations, or the historical context of how Taiwanese elections have influenced cross-strait dynamics. Therefore, it is not possible to assess the potential impact of the election on Xi Jinping's stronger rhetoric regarding reunification based solely on this content. The material focuses on Xi's exchange of congratulations with US President Joe Biden on the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties and his New Year's address, in which he reiterated his view on Taiwan's inevitable "reunification."
Xi's New Year's Address on Taiwan

In his New Year's address on Sunday, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that China's "reunification" with Taiwan is inevitable. This rhetoric was noted as striking a stronger tone compared to his address a year prior. The statement was made with less than two weeks remaining before Taiwan's democratically governed island was set to elect a new leader.
China-US Diplomatic Relations Anniversary

Concurrently, Xi Jinping exchanged congratulations with US President Joe Biden on the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties between their two countries. During this exchange, Xi indicated that the recent China-US summit in San Francisco had established a future-oriented vision and pointed out the direction for bilateral relations. He expressed a willingness to work with President Biden to navigate the relationship for the benefit of both nations and to promote world peace and development.
Broader Diplomatic Exchanges

The content also mentions Xi Jinping's exchanges of New Year's messages with other leaders, including North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin. With Kim Jong Un, 2024 was declared a "friendship year" for China and North Korea, with plans for various activities to deepen strategic mutual trust and enhance cooperation. Greetings were also exchanged with Putin, marking the 75th anniversary of China-Russia diplomatic relations, with Xi emphasizing the consolidation and development of ties featuring permanent good-neighbourly friendship and strategic coordination.

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