Reported 8 months ago
According to a report from the Financial Times citing sources in June 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed to Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, that the US is attempting to goad Beijing to attack or invade Taiwan, but Xi Jinping stated they won't take the bait. Xi Jinping's statement of not falling for the US's ploy is seen in the context of China's military actions near Taiwan and the realistic assessment of the risks involved. The article explores China's strategic rationality and Xi Jinping's stance on the US maneuvers, emphasizing the Communist Party's interest over perceived national goals in determining actions regarding Taiwan.
Source: YAHOO