China blockade unlikely, says Taiwan president's confidant

Taoyuan mayor says such a move would also hurt Beijing as it relies on Taiwanese tech

20221004 Taoyuan mayor

Taoyuan mayor Cheng Wen-tsan is seen as a strong candidate to become Taiwan's next premier. Some speculate he may run for president one day. (Photo by Cheng Ting-Fang)

THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer, CHENG TING-FANG and LAULY LI, Nikkei staff writers

TAOYUAN, Taiwan -- Any Chinese blockade of Taiwan would not only hit the global supply chain but also hurt China badly, according to one of Taiwan's top ruling party politicians and a close confidant of President Tsai Ing-wen.

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