TAIPEI: President Chen Shui-bian's rhetoric about independence for Taiwan has escalated tensions with China but analysts say Beijing is unlikely to opt for a military response at least until after the presidential election in March.
China last week reiterated its threats of war against Taiwan, which it considers part of its territory, saying Chen and his ruling Democratic Progressive Party were steering the island towards independence.
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