In the complex world of international diplomacy every issue is indirectly linked, obscuring the ability to determine when actions by certain countries are specific responses to the movements of others. So when Donald Trump casually smashes four decades of diplomatic norms in less than 140 characters, it only further murks the stew.
Many assume China’s response to Trump’s unprecedented communication with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and his questioning of the “One China” policy, the bedrock that underpins US-China relations, will be confined only to the Asia Pacific region, where the issue is familiar. This may also be the case, however, given the unprecedented nature of the diplomatic regression, it would behoove the incoming administration to consider the more indirect ways China can thumb its nose at the President-elect.
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WNU Editor: If the Chinese want serious blow-back from the Americans .... arming the Afghan Taliban will certainly guarantee it. That is why I doubt that the Chinese will do it .... the repercussions (especially on trade policies) .... will significantly hurt China .... and at a time when its economy is slowing down.
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