In an interview with the New York Times during the DealBook Summit, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen discussed the improbability of a Chinese invasion. She attributed this to the multitude of internal challenges currently facing China, including economic and political struggles, which she believes preoccupy its leadership. Increasing Military Pressure from China In recent years, China has escalated its military actions against Taiwan, intensifying global fears of a potential clash. Despite Taiwan’s independent democratic governance, China claims sovereignty over the island.