Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
identify whether following news is true or not

Input:
Xi says China has prevented Taiwan independence over past five years;BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday China has firmly opposed and prevented Taiwan s independence over the past five years. Xi made the comments in a speech at the beginning of a Communist Party congress. China considers self-ruled Taiwan to be a wayward province, to be brought under Beijing s control by force if necessary. ;October 18, 2017

### Response:
True news

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