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To subscribe to the magazine, click here . So far, China has remained calm, but patience is wearing thin. As major policy decisions force their way onto the new president's agenda, Bush could well precipitate a crisis in relations with China even before he has had time to appoint a full contingent of advisers or spell out his goals toward Beijing. Taking a softer line on Taiwan could be one of the most effective ways for Beijing to keep relations with Washington from deteriorating during the presidency of George W. Bush. Indeed, in recent months, Beijing has indicated that this is exactly what it plans to do.