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For countries who have been looking towards China, President Xi Jinping has issued a warning.
In a defiant speech at an event marking the centenary of the ruling Communist Party China’s President Xi Jinping has warned that foreign powers will get their heads bashed if they attempt to bully or influence the country.
Xi mention China would not allow sanctimonious preaching, a remark being seen directed towards the US. The speech comes at a time when China is facing criticism over alleged human rights abuses in Hong Kong.
Relations between the US and China have worsened in recent times over trade, espionage and the pandemic. Former US president Donald trump had even called covid a ‘China virus,’ and blamed WHO for hiding facts about it.
Issue of Taiwan is also a major reason for rigidity between two nations. While democratic Taiwan sees itself as a sovereign state, Beijing views the island just as a breakaway province. In response, Taiwan said it was determined to defend its sovereignty and democracy.
US, under its own laws, is required to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself should Beijing use force to take the island back.
“No one should underestimate the resolve, the will and ability of the Chinese people to defend their national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Xi said. The 100th anniversary celebrations on Thursday morning saw military jet fly-pasts, cannon salutes and patriotic songs played.
Xi, who spoke for around an hour, reiterated the role of the party in modern China, saying that it has been central to the country’s growth and that attempts to separate it from the people would fail.
