China began its seven-day National Day holiday on Thursday after President Xi Jinping used his annual opening speech to sharpen Beijing's message on Taiwan. Speaking at the Great Hall of the People on Wednesday, on the eve of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Xi said Beijing must " resolutely crack down on 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces, oppose interference from external forces" and "advance the great cause of national reunification." The language is harder than in Xi's speech last year, when he said Beijing "firmly opposes" independence activities .
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