Taiwan tensions are symbolic of China’s growing assertiveness
China's incursions into Taiwanese air defense zone are symbolic of the direction the world is heading: China will be more assertive and to work closely with others that want to challenge the West.
Performers travel past Tiananmen Square next to a float showing late Chinese chairman Mao Zedong during the parade marking the 70th founding anniversary of People's Republic of China, on its National Day in Beijing, China October 1, 2019(photo credit: REUTERS/JASON LEE)BySETH J. FRANTZMAN