SHANGHAI -- China has stepped up maritime activity and other moves that analysts see as a pressure campaign on Taiwan ahead of President-elect Lai Ching-te's inauguration in Taipei on Monday.
Beijing seen leaving room to 'escalate the situation,' researcher says
Taiwanese helicopters fly past the Taipei 101 skyscraper on May 13, ahead of President-elect Lai Ching-te's inauguration. Defense officials have said they are ready for moves by China surrounding the May 20 event. © Reuters
SHANGHAI -- China has stepped up maritime activity and other moves that analysts see as a pressure campaign on Taiwan ahead of President-elect Lai Ching-te's inauguration in Taipei on Monday.