Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut called for parties that split from Congress to reunite, emphasizing the need to strengthen the party to counter the BJP. He urged NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar to lead this initiative, criticizing the BJP's historical contributions and accusing Union Home Minister Amit Shah of attempting to break opposition parties.
The 18th Straits Forum held in Xiamen emphasized peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and national reunification. Top official Wang Huning stressed adherence to the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, opposing "Taiwan independence" and foreign interference. Taiwanese representatives echoed the call for deeper cooperation and shared national rejuvenation.
Switzerland is holding a national ballot on a far-right proposal to cap its population at 10 million by 2050. The initiative, backed by the Swiss People's party (SVP), warns of severe economic consequences if passed, including potential withdrawal from the EU's free movement agreement.
Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun stated that "reunification" was not discussed during her meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. She emphasized the need for cross-strait dialogue to ease tensions and prevent conflict, citing the devastation of past wars and the potential for World War III.
Maria Lvova-Belova, Russia's presidential commissioner for children's rights, stated that communication channels with Ukraine for the reunification of children with their relatives are established. She confirmed regular video meetings with the Ukrainian ombudsman's office, emphasizing the humanitarian nature of the work, separate from politics.
South Korea's new policy prioritizes peaceful coexistence with North Korea, focusing on respect for its system and avoiding hostile actions. Key challenges include dismantled communication channels and the risk of miscalculation.
Sweden's government and the Sweden Democrats have proposed stricter rules for family reunification immigration, including a two-year waiting period for most applicants and higher income requirements for sponsors.
Former Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin stated that World War III has already begun, with its starting point being the reunification of Germany. He linked this assessment to the perceived shift in German perspectives on World War II history.
Leaders from rival Shiv Sena factions, led by Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde, are discussing reunion due to the BJP's growing dominance in Maharashtra politics. Both factions see the BJP as a threat that is weakening regional allies.
Tsinghua University's Wu Yongping discusses signals from the Xi-Trump summit, emphasizing China's determination for peaceful reunification with Taiwan and outlining firm responses to US actions supporting Taiwan independence.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Romanian President Nicusor Dan traveled together to Armenia, sparking renewed discussion about a potential reunification of their countries. Both leaders support the idea, which has growing popularity amid regional instability and strong historical ties.
Russian President Vladimir Putin directs continued cooperation between Russian and Ukrainian ombudspersons to reunite families with their children, noting the return of around 20 children to Ukraine and fewer to Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked human rights ombudswoman Tatiana Moskalkova for her work, including the return of over 3,700 Russian soldiers from Ukrainian captivity.
North Korea has removed references to “national reunification” from its constitution and newly defined its territory as land bordering South Korea, a move analysts say may signal Pyongyang’s intent to avoid direct conflict with Seoul. The constitutional overhaul is widely seen as aligning with the North’s evolving stance towards Seoul – shifting away from reunification and towards a more formalised state-to-state relationship. Pyongyang took more than two and a half years to revise the...
North Korea has removed references to “national reunification” from its constitution and newly defined its territory as land bordering South Korea, a move analysts say may signal Pyongyang’s intent to avoid direct conflict with Seoul. The constitutional overhaul is widely seen as aligning with the North’s evolving stance towards Seoul – shifting away from reunification and towards a more formalised state-to-state relationship. Pyongyang took more than two years to revise the constitution after...
SEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's revised constitution has added a new terr...
(END)
Fujian province, China's closest territory to Taiwan, has become a focal point for Beijing's reunification messaging, with William Lai Ching-te's ancestral village now drawing increased attention following a popular live-stream tour. A content creator known as "Gym Boss" visited the Lai Clan Ancestral Hall and live-streamed to his 1.3 million followers, prompting a spike in visitors and prompting local officials to plan a new display hall for cross-strait cultural exchange by year's end.
A courtyard house in Fuzhou, Fujian, once home to Wu Shi – a KMT defector executed in Taipei in 1950 – has become a pilgrimage site after a hit drama 'Silent Honour' aired in October. The residence was renovated in three months and opened in February, drawing up to 20,000 visitors daily over Chinese New Year. Since April, it has been designated a National Security Education Base, part of Beijing's messaging toward Taiwan.
A courtyard house in Fuzhou, Fujian, where Communist spy Wu Shi once lived before being executed in Taipei in 1950, has become a national pilgrimage site following a hit drama 'Silent Honour'. The property was renovated in three months and opened in February, attracting up to 20,000 visitors daily over Chinese New Year. Since April, it has been designated one of China's 25 'National Security Education Bases', part of Beijing's messaging toward Taiwan framing spy executions within a reunification narrative.
