Xi Jinping Hails China's Tech Strides Amid Taiwan Tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping lauded China's advancements in AI and semiconductors while affirming intentions to annex Taiwan. In a New Year's address, he focused on China's military and space technology progress, emphasizing self-reliance as the US tightens tech controls. Taiwan's President vowed to resist China's ambitions.

In a New Year's Eve address, Chinese President Xi Jinping praised China's significant technological advancements in areas such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors, while doubling down on intentions to annex self-ruled Taiwan.

Xi highlighted the country's progress in military technology and space exploration, with images of humanoid robots and new hydropower projects accompanying the broadcast.

He also emphasized China's plan to become self-reliant in science and technology amidst tightening US tech controls, and reiterated his call for reunification with Taiwan, as Taiwan's President vowed to counter China's expansionist strategies.

(With inputs from agencies.)