TAIPEI -- Taiwan's new president should adopt a less muscular posture toward China, a report from International Crisis Group advises, even if doing so is unlikely to soften Beijing's own hawkish stance.
International Crisis Group report warns both sides to calm down
Then presidential candidate Lai Ching-te, left, and President Tsai Ing-wen attend a campaign rally ahead of Taiwan's elections in January. After replacing Tsai in May, Lai vowed to maintain the status quo but has struck a firm tone on defending Taiwan's sovereignty. © Reuters
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's new president should adopt a less muscular posture toward China, a report from International Crisis Group advises, even if doing so is unlikely to soften Beijing's own hawkish stance.