Sources say Beijing has stepped up internal security planning and evacuation contingencies as tensions rise in Iran, even as it plays down risks publicly.
Trump’s Venezuela operation has fueled speculation in Beijing and Taipei about whether Washington has set a new precedent for confronting authoritarian leaders.
Taiwan said China is launching millions of cyberattacks a day, many tied to military drills, raising fears Beijing is rehearsing digital disruption in a crisis.
China faces mounting risks as U.S. action in Venezuela threatens Beijing’s energy strategy, overseas investments, and long-held claims of sovereign immunity.
The Jan. 3 operation is being interpreted as a signal that Washington may move more aggressively against authoritarian leaders it deems security threats.
Sources say Beijing has stepped up internal security planning and evacuation contingencies as tensions rise in Iran, even as it plays down risks publicly.
Trump’s Venezuela operation has fueled speculation in Beijing and Taipei about whether Washington has set a new precedent for confronting authoritarian leaders.
Taiwan said China is launching millions of cyberattacks a day, many tied to military drills, raising fears Beijing is rehearsing digital disruption in a crisis.
China faces mounting risks as U.S. action in Venezuela threatens Beijing’s energy strategy, overseas investments, and long-held claims of sovereign immunity.
The Jan. 3 operation is being interpreted as a signal that Washington may move more aggressively against authoritarian leaders it deems security threats.