Trapped by his own bellicosity, Xi is snarling at Taiwan—but won’t risk a war he knows none will win. Targeting home audiences, Xi and Biden engaged in brinksmanship before US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan. The result’s shown Xi—and the world—the US is no declining power.
Xi snarling at Taiwan but won’t risk a war. Pelosi visit shows US no declining power
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