Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that the "trend of reunification" cannot be stopped, according to a breaking X post by @guyelster between 11:15 a.m. and 12:16 p.m. UTC on December 31, 2025. The declaration occurred over the past hour amid ongoing tensions between China and Taiwan, where Taiwan accused China of 'cognitive warfare' earlier today over disputed AI-processed drone footage of Taipei 101, as reported by TVBS World Taiwan before 11:15 a.m. UTC. China's People's Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command continued its 'Justice Mission 2025' drills, which began December 30 and included missile launches rehearsing a blockade, according to AZ_Intel_ on X prior to the reporting window. Taipei authorities maintain heightened security for New Year's Eve celebrations at Taipei 101, deploying 3,014 personnel and 13 measures including 42-hour metro service, as stated by TVBS World Taiwan this morning.
