What a month it has been as tensions between China and Taiwan take to the skies and allies, including the U.S., watch developments closely. Over the weekend, China marked the anniversary of its Communist Party with tough talk, threatening Taiwan.
What to make of the posturing? Is China really preparing to attack Taiwan? East-West Center Senior Fellow Denny Roy focuses on Asia-Pacific security issues and thinks the answer is no.
The Conversation talked with him about what could be behind the recent events — as well as what’s ahead in the upcoming talks between the U.S. and China later this month.
This interview aired on The Conversation on Oct. 14, 2021.
