Is Xi Jinping feeling "emboldened" or desperate? His saber rattling suggests desperation.
Historically, #China's route to hegemony has been economic rather than military. Military threats indicate Xi has a weak economic hand.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/beyond-hong-kong-an-emboldened-xi-jinping-pushes-the-boundaries-11590774190
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