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What’s in a name? Three words between Taiwan and war

By Joel Gehrke
Published September 12, 2022 10:00am ET
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What’s in a name? Three words between Taiwan and war
In this photo provided by China’s Xinhua News Agency, a People's Liberation Army member looks through binoculars during military exercises as Taiwan’s frigate Lan Yang is seen at the rear, on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. | Lin Jian/Xinhua via AP

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Chinese General Secretary Xi Jinping would invade Taiwan if authorities in Taipei stop referring to their government as the Republic of China, analysts and Taiwanese officials believe.

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