The so-far "hollow warnings" emanating from Beijing regarding the state of U.S.-Taiwan relations could soon escalate into aggressive action with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., hosting Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Far East watchers warn, fearing that Chinese military drills, blockades, and even cyberattacks could be in store.
China is furious over Tsai's itinerary, which also included stops in New York, Guatemala, and Belize, and threatened to take "resolute measures to fight back" should the democratic island nation's leader meet with McCarthy.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.