Addressing China's Communist Party's Congress on Sunday, President Xi Jinping told delegates at the twice-a-decade event to "Be mindful of dangers in the midst of peace. Get the house in good repair before rain comes, and prepare to undergo the major tests of winds and waves and even perilous, stormy seas."
The audience, obedient to China's most powerful leader since Chairman Mao Zedong, will obey. Under dictatorial rule, so must the nation.
America's Congress and citizens are decidedly and rightly less compliant. But they too should be mindful of potential threats, especially because Xi continues to make it clear that force is an option regarding Taiwan.
