China's Response to Taiwan President's Trips Raises Tensions

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen's transit through the United States on her way to Belize and Guatemala has raised concerns of another crisis between the US and China. Beijing has threatened retribution if Tsai meets with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, calling it a provocation that violates the one-China principle. Tsai's trip comes amid heightened tensions across the Taiwan Strait and deteriorating relations between the US and China. China's global pressure campaign to isolate Taiwan has picked up steam, with Honduras cutting ties with Taipei and switching to recognizing Beijing.