Xi Jinping insists China will achieve 'reunification' with Taiwan – video

The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, said on Saturday that reunification with Taiwan must happen and that it would happen peacefully, despite a week of tensions. Xi spoke at an official celebration in Beijing's Great Hall of the People that focused largely on the ruling Communist party continuing to lead China as the country rises in power and influence

• Xi Jinping vows Taiwan's reunification' with China will be fulfilled