The fall out from Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan

Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan this week ratcheted up frictions in the geopolitical battleground that is the South China Sea. Tomorrow, we look at what this could mean for the global economy. [Quartz]( [The economic repercussions of visiting Taiwan]( Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan this week ratcheted up frictions in the geopolitical battleground that is the South China Sea. Less than 24 hours later, China began military drills off the coast of Taiwan, firing at least 11 ballistic missiles. But the situation could get far worse. If China were ever to invade Taiwan, for instance, it would make the Ukraine invasion look relatively like a joyride, in terms of its global economic fallout. Tomorrow for The Weekend Brief, we look at the potential economic repercussions of Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. To receive this issue, become a member today with 40% off. [Receive this issue tomorrow]( We explore: 📖 The backstory Nancy Pelosi has a long record of defending Taiwan and standing up to China–including, most prominently, a visit to Tiananmen Square in 1991. ⏳ The sand trap One surprising commodity that China is withholding from Taiwan, as part of its latest penalties, is sand. Why does Taiwan even need Chinese sand? ⏭️ What to watch for next Will we see more sanctions? More military exercises? Will the microchip supply chain be disrupted all over again? [Join Quartz with 40% off]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [external-link]( Enjoying this email? Forward it to a friend! They can [click here]( to sign up. If you’re looking to unsubscribe, [click here](. 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10104 © 2022 G/O Media Inc.