"The people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family," Mr Xi said in a speech televised on China's state broadcaster CCTV. “No one can sever our family bonds, and no one can stop the historical trend of national reunification.”

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized China’s commitment to global governance reform and assured the people about the economy, saying that the country has proactively responded to the impacts of the changing environment at home and abroad.

On New Year’s Eve, Xi Jinping, President of China, delivered his annual New Year address from Beijing, reflecting on a transformative 2024 and outlining priorities for the year ahead. Speaking from his office,