Chinese leader Xi Jinping used his New Year’s address Tuesday evening to project confidence about the country’s economic outlook and repeat threats about taking over Taiwan, as Beijing grapples with an ailing economy and the looming inauguration of a U.

Chinese President Xi Jinping in a New Year's address declared Taiwan and China to be one people and said no nation can stop China from annexing the island nation.

Taiwan aims to involve a range of people, including taxi drivers and security guards, to respond to emergencies.

Sky News contributor Kel Richards breaks down the ongoing dispute between China and Taiwan.