How nationalist fever could become a major headache for China
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Nov 09 2021 at 4:23 AM GMT
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- The notice sent out last week by China’s Ministry of Commerce was supposed to be a general reminder to the public to be prepared for emergencies.
- In a seasonal notice before the onset of winter, the ministry urged households to stock up on basic necessities.
- It also called on local governments to ensure food supplies.
- In other years, the notice might have gone unnoticed but in these febrile times, the warning ignited speculation that Beijing could be prepared to launch an attack on Taiwan.
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- Published Nov 9, 2021 4:23 AM GMT