I thank you for your cool, dispassionate analysis of the issue--I have heard and read far too much "the sky is falling" (or is about to fall) rhetoric about Taiwan. The Chinese are generally much more pragmatic about things than the Russians, it seems.
Sometimes, just to make a point, isn’t worth the cost. Putin’s move proves this, and I’m sure China has observed the outcome so far. I doubt 1 Billion of the 1.4 Billion could care less if they get control of Taiwan. As you say, China has more pressing issues.
Also one of my astute readers, Hilary Brown Bierman a great foreign correspondent, noted a mistake and it is Tom Friedman not Friedland. And we shared a mini bus with him to Davos years ago. D
As usual, brilliant analysis. Worth the read for this needed wisdom: "China’s economic dependence on Russia is miniscule, but its economic dependence on Europe and the United States is enormous which is why it doesn’t provide military aid to Putin."
Sorry Diane, I’m confused. You begin by criticizing Pelosi for making the Taiwan trip and conclude by praising her. What am I missing? Is it a yea or nay?
I thank you for your cool, dispassionate analysis of the issue--I have heard and read far too much "the sky is falling" (or is about to fall) rhetoric about Taiwan. The Chinese are generally much more pragmatic about things than the Russians, it seems.
Sometimes, just to make a point, isn’t worth the cost. Putin’s move proves this, and I’m sure China has observed the outcome so far. I doubt 1 Billion of the 1.4 Billion could care less if they get control of Taiwan. As you say, China has more pressing issues.
Also one of my astute readers, Hilary Brown Bierman a great foreign correspondent, noted a mistake and it is Tom Friedman not Friedland. And we shared a mini bus with him to Davos years ago. D
As usual, brilliant analysis. Worth the read for this needed wisdom: "China’s economic dependence on Russia is miniscule, but its economic dependence on Europe and the United States is enormous which is why it doesn’t provide military aid to Putin."
Sorry Diane, I’m confused. You begin by criticizing Pelosi for making the Taiwan trip and conclude by praising her. What am I missing? Is it a yea or nay?