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Editorial: Yes, Mr. President, China’s actions are cause for concern

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Biden was asked about China’s fractious reaction to Pelosi’s visit. “I’m not worried, but I’m concerned they’re moving as much as they are. But I don’t think they’re going to do anything more than they are.”
An incensed China announced Monday that it’s ramping up military exercises around Taiwan following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei last week.
According to reports, it is extending military drills around Taiwan in the seas and airspace around the island that have already disrupted shipping and air traffic.
Security experts are concerned. U.S. companies with operations based in Taiwan are in panic mode about the chances of possible Chinese military aggression, according to Politico.
And the military activity and saber-rattling must be nerve wracking for the Taiwanese people.
Joe Biden, however, is unbothered.
While in Delaware, Biden was asked about China’s fractious reaction to Pelosi’s visit. “I’m not worried, but I’m concerned they’re moving as much as they are. But I don’t think they’re going to do anything more than they are.”
That’s a bold statement, and coming from almost any other president, it would reassure those worried about a large, deadly conflict with China.

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