China restraint on Taiwan shows Xi has bigger concerns right now
The Chinese president has several reasons to hold fire for the moment, even if he plans a more aggressive military response in the coming days.
Beijing | After former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi touched down in Taiwan last year, it took less than an hour for China to announce missile tests and military drills encircling the island.
By that standard, Beijing’s initial reaction to President Tsai Ing-wen’s unprecedented meeting on US soil with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been muted.
Bloomberg
Subscribe to gift this article
Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.
Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber?
Introducing your Newsfeed
Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.
Find out moreRead More
Latest In Asia
Fetching latest articles