Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday reaffirmed Beijing's "unshakeable" commitment to "resolving the Taiwan question" and achieving national reunification.
"Resolving the Taiwan question and realising China's complete reunification is a historic mission and an unshakable commitment for the Communist Party of China (CPC)," Xi was quoted as saying by state-run Xinhua News Agency at a ceremony marking the party's 105th founding anniversary.
Xi, who also serves as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, vowed to take "resolute actions" against supporters of "Taiwan independence," oppose external interference and advance reunification.
China considers Taiwan a breakaway province, while Taipei maintains that it is sovereign and independent.
Xi also said maintaining long-term prosperity and stability in Hong Kong and Macao was essential to achieving national rejuvenation.
Calling for efforts to "resolutely" safeguard China's sovereignty, security and development interests, Xi stressed the need to uphold the Communist Party's absolute leadership over the armed forces.
North Korea pledges solidarity
In a congratulatory message marking the CPC's anniversary, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reiterated his commitment to strengthening ties with China, pledging to "add shine to socialism," state media reported.
Kim said he was ready to work alongside Xi to further develop what he described as a "friendly and cooperative" relationship between the two countries, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
"There is no new China without the Communist Party. This is the truth the Chinese people have realised while advancing under its guidance for many years," Kim said.
He also recalled his summit with Xi in Pyongyang last month, describing it as a "historic occasion" that deepened friendship and trust between the two allies.
Xi paid a two-day state visit to Pyongyang on June 8-9, his first trip to North Korea in nearly seven years.
"The absolute superiority of the relations between the two countries is firmly guaranteed by the leadership of the parties," Kim added.
