But the ruling Communist party has taken a tougher stance on Taiwan since the election earlier this year of President Tsai Ing-wen, whose party is seen as less keen on cosying up to mainland China. China 's communist state - controlled newspaper , Global Times , suggests China should look to take Taiwan by force and start immediate preparations for a military incursion after Donald Trump breaks with diplomatic protocol regarding formal relations between the US , China and Taiwan . The paper also suggests firing more missiles at Taiwan as leverage in its negotiations with the US .
China 's communist state - controlled newspaper , Global Times , suggests China should look to take Taiwan by force and start immediate preparations for a military incursion after Donald Trump breaks with diplomatic protocol regarding formal relations between the US , China and Taiwan . The paper also suggests firing more missiles at Taiwan as leverage in its negotiations with the US .