Taiwan's President Says China Unlikely To Invade Due To Numerous Economic, Financial And Political Challenges

 

The Guardian: Taiwan president says China has too many problems to invade  

Tsai Ing-wen says economic, financial and political challenges overwhelm Xi Jinping’s government, with international pressure also a deterrent 

Taiwan’s president has said China is unlikely to attempt an invasion any time soon because it is “overwhelmed” by domestic problems. 

Tsai Ing-wen made the remarks in an interview at the New York Times Dealbook Summit. 

Beijing considers Taiwan to be a province of China, and has vowed to annex it under what it terms “reunification”. Xi has repeatedly said he hopes for a peaceful takeover, but has not ruled out the use of force. Taiwan’s government and population overwhelmingly reject the prospect of Chinese rule. 

Asked about Xi’s hopes for a “peaceful” unification, Tsai on Wednesday said she believed the Chinese leadership was “overwhelmed by its internal challenges”.  

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WNU Editor: I concur with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's analysis. Taiwan is very very important to Beijing. But there are currently bigger and more immediate issues on Beijing's plate that need to be addressed first. 

Taiwan's President Says China Unlikely To Invade Due To Numerous Economic, Financial And Political Challenges  

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