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How far will China go? La Trobe’s Nick Bisley says China’s ’risk appetite’ has gone up
The Chinese reaction to United States Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit further escalated tensions in our region, as China becomes more bellicose in language and action.
On Wednesday, China's Ambassador Xiao Qian spoke at the National Press Club. He talked about wanting a positive relationship between Australia and China, while reiterating China's uncompromising line towards Taiwan, and giving a chilling prediction of what the Taiwanese would be in for post reunification.
"The least thing we are ready to do is use force. That is one of the reasons why China has been so patient for several…
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