If the horsesh*t CCP economy and a restless citizenry especially among the young doesn't spur Xi and the Politburo to begin the conquest of the Pacific starting with Taiwan...perhaps they are waiting for more bad news...but with the greatest gift given to China, Russia and Iran - FJB - likely not being a factor in January one way or another...the moment of opportunity is closing fast...
Meanwhile in Taiwan, their new legitimately elected leader gives his inaugural address - highlights:
In his 30-minute inaugural speech on May 20, Lai Ching-te, from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), said that Taiwan is a “sovereign and independent country,” and that the island nation and the communist regime in mainland China “are not subordinate to each other.”
“I also want to call on China to cease their political and military intimidations against Taiwan, and share with Taiwan the global responsibility of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, as well as the greater region, and to ensure the world is free from the fear of war,” Mr. Lai said.
Mr. Lai said his administration aims to “further entrench Taiwan’s democracy” and “maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific.”
“I have always believed that if the leader of a country puts people’s welfare above all, then peace in the Taiwan Strait, mutual benefits, and prosperous coexistence would be common goals,” he said. “I hope that China will face the reality of the Republic of China’s existence.”https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/taiwans-new-president-sworn-calls-chinese-regime-stop-intimidationHa! Yeah, Xi and his henchlings care not for peace, coexistence or sovereignty...their actions speak volumes.
Good thing Taiwan Semiconductor has those Dutch machines with the kill-switches. Prepare ye, the coming of the Dragon!