THE TAIWAN TEST
Taiwan remains a harder test of how far that stability can stretch.
In remarks published by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Xi urged Washington to “adhere to the correct position of opposing ‘Taiwan independence’” and handle the issue cautiously, saying this would help lay a “solid foundation” for broader US-China strategic cooperation.
Beijing regards Taiwan as part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to achieve reunification.
The language is notable because Xi had directly linked Washington’s handling of Taiwan to the foundation of stable bilateral ties, said Yang from the International Crisis Group.
“The…
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