BEIJING: Flexing its political muscle over territories it claims as its own, China has gone on the offensive, warning archrival Taiwan about its bitter presidential election, entering Hong Kong's debate over democracy, and upbraiding Japan over an island dispute.
The barrage of announcements late this week came as China tried to establish itself as a regional power and global diplomatic player able to enforce its will at the far edges of its sovereignty.
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