Beijing wields warplanes, trade and travel to pressure Taiwan’s next president
Mainland China sends mixed messages as island’s president-elect William Lai Ching-te prepares to take office, sending PLA planes in closest known fly-by while signalling goodwill through eased tourism and imports.
- Mainland China sends mixed messages to island, sending PLA planes in closest known fly-by while signalling goodwill through eased tourism and imports
- Analysts say Beijing is using ‘carrot and stick’ strategy to pressure island to accept reunification as William Lai Ching-te prepares to take office