In a speech dated November 12, 2026, marking the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen\u2019s birth, Xi Jinping praised Sun\u2019s role in China\u2019s democratic revolution and called for continued efforts toward what he described as national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization.<\/p>\n
Xi recounted Sun\u2019s opposition to imperial rule, his Three Principles of the People\u2014nationalism, democracy and people\u2019s livelihood\u2014and his leadership of the 1911 Revolution. He also highlighted Sun\u2019s later cooperation with the Chinese Communist Party. The speech urged people to carry forward what Xi identified as Sun\u2019s patriotism, concern for the public, pursuit of truth, perseverance, commitment to unity and international outlook.<\/p>\n
On Taiwan, Xi reiterated his position in favor of \u201cpeaceful reunification\u201d under \u201cone country, two systems.\u201d He said Beijing was willing to hold dialogue on cross-strait relations and unification with people in Taiwan on the basis of the one-China principle and the \u201c1992 Consensus.\u201d He also said Beijing would consider Taiwan\u2019s circumstances and the interests and feelings of its people, while leaving no room for activities seeking Taiwan independence.<\/p>\n