“For obvious reasons, you did not want to get involved in the conflict in Ukraine very quickly. Are you willing to engage militarily in Taiwan’s defense if that happens? ”The president’s reporter asked during a press conference in Tokyo.
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“Yes,” Biden replied.
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“Really?” The reporter pushed.
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“We’re committed,” said the White House chief.
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Biden has expressed his belief that China sees the example of how the world would react in such a scenario, so he believes that invading Taiwan is unlikely. However, he said China was “flirting with danger”.
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He honors the politics of one China
Fox News says Biden said in October that the Americans would come to Taiwan if China attacked. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said at the time that “no one should underestimate the strong determination and ability of the Chinese people to protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
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The White House press told television that the current government’s approach to Taiwan had “not changed.”
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“(The President) reiterated our one-China policy and our commitment to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. He also reiterated our commitment under the Taiwan Relations Act to provide Taiwan with military defense assets, “said a White House spokesman.
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