# In photos: Xi takes a harder line on Taiwan as China begins National Day break

https://mins.news/en/item/81303

- CNBC, 2026-10-01 03:25 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/01/china-golden-week-holiday-taiwan-consumption-travel.html

> China’s weeklong National Day break opened on Thursday. In his annual address beforehand, President Xi Jinping gave Beijing’s messaging on Taiwan a more hard-line edge.

## Stories

- [Cross Strait Relations and Taiwan Strait Dispute](https://mins.news/en/topic/china-taiwan-cross-strait-relations) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/china-taiwan-cross-strait-relations.md

## Related coverage

- [Xi Jinping pays tribute to national heroes on China’s Martyrs’ Day](https://mins.news/en/video/80783) — The Associated Press, 2026-09-30
- [Xi calls for firm confidence and solid steps toward China’s national rejuvenation](https://mins.news/en/item/80409) — China News Service, 2026-09-30
- [Xi discusses economy and Taiwan at China National Day reception](https://mins.news/en/item/80215) — Reuters, 2026-09-30