Xi Jinping‘s China has been employing a series of subtle yet impactful tactics to increase pressure on Taiwan. What Happened: China has been using a series of tactics to increase pressure on Taiwan, as reported by Reuters. These tactics include the loss of a diplomatic ally, altering air routes in the Taiwan Strait, and increasing coast guard patrols around the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands. These actions are seen as a response to the election of Vice President Lai Ching-te as the next president of Taiwan. China views Lai as a separatist and is using these tactics to limit Taiwan’s freedom …
