Taiwan Warns ‘Chinese Totalitarianism’ Poses ‘Unprecedented Threat’ as Xi Consolidates Power

Taipei — The government here holds out hope that the regime in Beijing can be convinced to act rationally to avert conflict. But with the Chinese Communist Party heading into a historic political gathering next month, where Xi Jinping is expected to consolidate power, one of Taiwan’s top officials is sounding the alarm about Chinese expansionism.

Ultimately, the official said this morning, Beijing’s expansionist — even totalitarian — tendencies spell trouble for free nations.