China's Hu calls for reunification with Taiwan

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Source: Associated Press

China's president on Sunday used the centennial of a revolution that ended imperial rule to make an appeal to further relations with Taiwan, saying they should move beyond the history that divides them and focus on common economic and cultural interests.

At a ceremony in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Hu Jintao said that China and Taiwan should end antagonisms, "heal wounds of the past and work together to achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation."

"Achieving reunification by peaceful means best serves the fundamental interests of all Chinese, including our Taiwan compatriots," Hu said, adding that the sides should increase economic competitiveness, promote Chinese culture and build on a sense of a common national identity.

President Hu has sought to move beyond the threatening rhetoric that long characterized Beijing's response to Taiwan's refusal to unify with the mainland. His government has talked of ending the state of hostility with Taiwan.

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Speaking at a ceremony attended by top Communist Party leaders -- including former President Jiang Zemin, who made his first public appearance since rumours emerged that he had died -- Hu also ruled out Taiwanese independence.

[msongs]

1. only if the people of taiwan vote for it in a clean election. china is a thug nt

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Isn't this what China has been aiming for all along?

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[MADem]

4. Like Taiwan would leap at that idea--all China does is bully and threaten them.

I would trust China about as far as I could throw them.

[DetlefK]

5. Great idea: Let's add the taiwanese parties to the chinese election ballots.

[dogmoma56]

6. Translation: you'r gonna end up just like Tibet, ...assholes