China and Taiwan must be reunified, and the principles of “peaceful reunification” and “one country, two systems” are the best approach to realizing national reunification, President Xi Jinping said.

“We are willing to create broad space for peaceful reunification, but will leave no room for any form of separatist activities,” he said in his speech to commemorate the 40th anniversary of issuing Message to Compatriots in Taiwan

The Chinese people's affairs should be decided by the Chinese people, Xi said, stressing that the Taiwan question concerns China's core interests and the national bond of the Chinese people, China Daily reported.

China's reunification does not harm any country's legitimate interests, including their economic interests in Taiwan, Xi said.