China’s calibrated exercises around Taiwan seek to find new equilibrium

Raising the flag in Taipei. China, having demonstrated its displeasure at visiting delegations, could maintain a higher level of military pressure, say analysts. (Photo: Reuters)Premium
Raising the flag in Taipei. China, having demonstrated its displeasure at visiting delegations, could maintain a higher level of military pressure, say analysts. (Photo: Reuters)
 wsj 7 min read . Updated: 19 Aug 2022, 02:10 AM IST Karen Hao, The Wall Street Journal

After an unprecedented display of force for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Beijing dialed down its response to a visit by a lower-ranking US congressional delegation

China last week wound down seven days of unprecedented military exercises around Taiwan, the self-ruled democratic island that Beijing claims as its own.