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Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan is about politics not diplomacy

29 July 2022

1:38 AM

29 July 2022

1:38 AM

The Biden administration is increasingly concerned about a trip to Taiwan next month by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. And they should be. The visit is pointlessly provocative for little gain. Pelosi would do well to remember the Chinese proverb: “Always know if the juice is worth the squeeze.”

The domestic political juice is charm points for Pelosi from her large, pro-Taiwan constituency back home as she runs for reelection.

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