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China’s leader built up a nuclear arsenal, steeling for a growing rivalry with the United States. Now China is exploring how to wield its newfound strength.

Some well-meaning U.S. efforts to help Taiwan may end up provoking China when we should be trying to lower tensions.

Beijing loathes the new president, Lai Ching-te. He aims to protect the status quo with caution and American help, but tensions are likely to rise.