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I don't think this administration is worried too much about showing aggression. If anything they are embracing it. Today was the first full day, and they have already threatened the sovereignty of at least four nations.
I guess I just don't think that's true when it comes to China? The VP attended the inauguration yesterday. But I could be naive, we'll see
I think that was a preemptive gesture by China to try to cool tensions to avoid escalation. Further escalations are not in their interest.