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Chinese President Xi Jinping kicked off 2026 with his signature New Year message delivered on December 31 from Beijing, broadcast via China Media Group and the internet, as reported by the official English gov site and CGTN. In a confident 10-minute address, Xi touted Chinas economic output hitting 140 trillion yuan, breakthroughs like the Tianwen-2 asteroid probe, the new Yarlung Zangbo River hydropower dam kickoff, and commissioning of an electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier, per the full text on english.gov.cn. He doubled down on Taiwan reunification as unstoppable, right after major live-fire drills, calling it a historical inevitability with no room for compromise, according to Firstpost analysis and Nation Thailand coverage. Xi praised one country two systems for Hong Kong and Macao, highlighted the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, and pushed his Global Governance Initiative amid global turbulence, underscoring Chinas peace-promoting role.

Global reaction poured in fast: CGTN quoted international observers hailing it as visionary and uplifting, spotlighting Chinas vitality and high-quality development, while experts worldwide via CGTN praised its people-centered governance. Firstpost noted Xis sidestep of economic slowdowns and trade woes, framing it as power projection with a nod to wartime Japan victory anniversary and a strong Communist Party mantra. Xinhua via gmw.cn dissected Xis vision for the 15th Five-Year Plan launch, green landscapes, AI pushes from his prior Shanghai visit, and bold diplomacy like SCO hosting.

No fresh public appearances or business moves surfaced in the last few days, but on January 2, the Institute for the Study of War reported Xi promoting generals Yang Zhibin to Eastern Theater Command commander and Han Shenyang, signaling Taiwan-focused military sharpening. Social media buzzed minimally, mostly echoes of the speech on official channels. All verified, no speculation here.

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