Provocation

Provocation is an act or statement that deliberately causes an angry reaction, often in a political or military context. It is a tactic used to test an opponent's response or escalate tensions.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news as a central point of contention in high-stakes geopolitical disputes, particularly between China and Taiwan, and in international sporting events.

Latest on Provocation

• ‘Provocation’ could accelerate Taiwan reunification, retired PLA major general says
• Deschamps keeps his cool as France survive Paraguay's provocation
• China says it warned off multiple Japanese ‘provocations’ during aircraft carrier drills
• Taiwan's refusal to accept China's rule isn't a 'provocation,' Lai says

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