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China’s Communist Party enshrines opposition to Taiwan independence in its constitution

  • Reference to the island meant to promote ‘unification of the motherland’
  • ‘New developments’ under Xi Jinping to be included in ‘New Era’ section added five years ago
Saturday’s resolution also included a number of President Xi Jinping’s signature policies and slogans, consolidating his power and influence. Photo: Reuters

China’s Communist Party has added “opposing and containing Taiwan independence” to its constitution, the first time such an explicit reference has been included in the document to address tensions around the island.

The amendment was part of a resolution passed by more than 2,000 delegates at the party’s national congress on Saturday.