It was also because, despite ups and downs in cross-Strait relations, people from the two sides have never been separated emotionally, and in their nationality and cultural identity, and the general trend of ties is moving forward, Xi said.
The two sides of the Strait belong to "an inseparable community of shared future that stands together through thick and thin," he said.
"No one can stop the common aspiration of compatriots on the two sides for a better life and closer and more favorable cross-Strait relations," he said.
Noting that the right path should be upheld, Xi urged people of the two sides to have stronger faith and show solidarity, particularly under the current situation.
The 1992 Consensus should be upheld and "Taiwan independence" should be opposed, he said.
"We will never allow any attempts of 'Taiwan independence' to succeed. Such attempts are doomed to fail," Xi said, urging people from the two sides to firmly oppose and deter activities of "Taiwan independence" with concrete action.
Cross-Strait exchange and cooperation should be expanded and intensified, he said, adding that disagreement between people of the two sides on some issues should not hold back regular exchange and cooperation nor become an excuse to stand in the way.
"Compatriots across the Strait should show empathy, stand in each other's shoes and understand each other better so as to forge closer bonds," he said.
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