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Tony Walker, Vice-chancellor's fellow, La Trobe University

Pelosi's visit to Taiwan raises temperatures, but it's in everyone's interest to cool them down again

AAP/EPA/Taiwan Presidential Palace handout

US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s provocative visit to Taiwan has been ill-timed from the perspective of China’s leader Xi Jinping.

In seeking to further consolidate his hold on power ahead of a National Party Congress in November, Xi needs to demonstrate that he is in command.

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