An annual government report is fueling debate over whether Beijing would attempt a takeover of the self-ruled island similar to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Beijing’s annual work report traditionally includes a couple of paragraphs declaring that the government will continue working toward the unification of Taiwan. This is the first year since President Xi Jinping came to power a decade ago that this section of the annual report includes a time frame — “in the new era” — although it’s unclear how long a period this means.
Huang said Xi likely wants to send the message that he “is ready to deal with both old and new problems in the new era.” Taiwan's leaders try to calm fears over Ukraine invasion, but citizens worry their island will be next China’s annual work report is also watched by the business sector for its economic growth target. This year it was set at around 5.5 percent, which would be the second-lowest rate of gross domestic product growth since the 1990s. . China said its economy rebounded to 8.1 percent growth in 2021.
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