China sharpens its language on Taiwan as part of ‘longer-term’ strategy

<p>A series of statements, articles, photos and even a new national holiday indicate a shift in Beijing’s stance over the island, analysts say</p><p>In recent weeks China has released a series of statements, articles and photos, that analysts say signal an escalation in the ruling Chinese Communist Party’s approach to Taiwan.</p><p>Beijing claims Taiwan as a province and has vowed to annex it under what it terms “reunification”. China’s military is <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/18/taiwan-war-games-china-attack">not believed to be capable</a> of a full invasion yet, but senior officials have recently started using sharper language.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/12/china-taiwan-statements-longer-term-strategy">Continue reading...</a>