Pelosi's visit to Taiwan raises temperatures, but it's in everyone's interest to cool them down again
- Written by Tony Walker, Vice-chancellor's fellow, La Trobe University
AAP/EPA/Taiwan Presidential Palace handoutUS Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s provocative visit to Taiwan has been ill-timed from the perspective of China’s leader Xi Jinping.
In seeking to further consolidate his hold on power ahead of a National Party Congress in November, Xi needs to demonstrate that he is in command.
The Pelosi...
