[New post] Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit: More Symptom than Cause of the Trouble in US-China Relations

Adrian Chiu posted: " Written by Jacques deLisle. The August 2022 visit to Taiwan by United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been characterized as "reckless" and even risking war or, at least, a dangerous military incident between the US and China. On the other hand, " Taiwan Insight <strong>Pelosi's Taiwan Visit: More Symptom than Cause of the Trouble in US-China Relations</strong> Adrian Chiu Aug 8 Written by Jacques deLisle. The August 2022 visit to Taiwan by United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been characterized as "reckless" and even risking war or, at least, a dangerous military incident between the US and China. On the other hand, Pelosi's trip has been celebrated for standing up to Chinese bullying or even a political victory born of an unforced error by Xi Jinping's overreaching. Such dire or triumphalist views risk overlooking the broader and deeper meanings of Pelosi's brief sojourn in Taipei: It is more a symptom than a cause of a deeply troubled and increasingly troubling US-China relationship; its most significant consequences are likely more complex and indirect. Read more of this post Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Taiwan Insight. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://taiwaninsight.org/2022/08/08/pelosis-taiwan-visit-more-symptom-than-cause-of-the-trouble-in-us-china-relations/ Powered by WordPress.com