Online Public Relations Thoughts

It is hard to maintain good public relations when acting a bully.   That is the situation facing China as it sent 28 planes into Taiwanese air space then issued a warning to other nations to stay out of its internal affairs.  China considers Taiwan its possession and is intent on taking over the island.  It doesn't care what the Taiwanese think, and they are not in favor of joining the mainland.  China's aggressive moves have put the world on alert about its power and devil-may-care attitude.  Some day, China might move to invade Taiwan and that will force a choice on governments whether to let it happen or to provide assistance.  For now, playing a bully is all China seems prepared to do.  But that is enough.