‘No challenges can stop China’s progress’ Xi Jinping says in 75th anniversary speech

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Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that no challenges can stop the country from moving forward.
He also reiterated Beijing’s aims for reunification with Taiwan.
Xi was speaking at a reception commemorating the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, which was founded on Oct.1, 1949.

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