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

A series of statements, articles, photos and even a new national holiday indicate a shift in Beijing's stance over the island, analysts say

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.

Beijing claims Taiwan as a province and has vowed to annex it under what it terms reunification". China's military is not believed to be capable of a full invasion yet, but senior officials have recently started using sharper language.