growing tension after rumors of a possible visit to Taiwan by Nancy Pelosi
The economist had called it the most dangerous place in the world; and not a coincidence. Certainly – before the Russian aggression on Ukraine – it was the South China Sea area, and in particular Taiwanto worry more: since it is the epicenter of comparison of power between Washington And Beijing. Tensions never subsided, abruptly turned on again from voices more and more insistent than one possible visita Taipeiof the Speaker of the House of the American Representatives. For the Pentagon “Not it’s a good idea”, He stressed the same Biden; forced to face a red-hot dossier in the worst period: midterm elections in sight, consensus low and a war in progress in Europe.
Hence the need not to show weak towards the strategic rival; but the same thing can be said for Xi Jinpingwhich intends to confirm its own command in the upcoming Communist Party congress, and is well aware of the consequences of a possible one subsidence on the theme of sovereignty on the island. New exercises have been arranged in the Taiwan Strait, and there are those who do not rule out the announcement of a no-fly zone. In short, one is feared escalation; hence a spasmodic attention to the stages of the Asian ride from Nancy Pelosi, just started. The structural element of this crisis is the “strategic ambiguity” of the American posture: on the one hand the politics of “Only China“, On the other the defense ofindependence of Taiwan.
Beijing then speaks of “double standard”, On the principle of sovereignty; recalling the positions taken on Ukrainian crisis. Conflict that continues to grind lives. With the Russians starting to advance Donetsk, towards Bakhmut; but they have to deal with the effectiveness of the weapon systems supplied by the West to Kiev. To hit repeated, which are wreaking havoc on rear of the occupant. According to Fly aid was the American rocket launchers Himar to have hit a structure ad Olenivkawhere they seem to have been prisoners of war Ukrainian. Among these – it has been said – also soldiers of the Regiment Azov aresisi in Mariupol, and considers heroes at home. In short, a very sensitive issue for the Ukrainian authorities. Zelensky he pointed the finger at Moscow, speaking of deliberate war crime. International investigation requested from the Red Cross and the UN. I’ll be over 50 the victims; are the wounded.