President Biden’s commitment that the U.S. will defend Taiwan further erodes a decades-old policy of ambiguity on how Washington would respond to a Chinese attack on the island
While White House says policy hasn’t changed toward Beijing, president’s remarks come during Asia trip meant to show resolve toward allies
During his first trip to Asia as commander in chief, President Biden said the U.S. made a commitment to defend Taiwan militarily if China tries to take it by force. Biden also announced a new economic group linking the U.S. with a dozen countries in the Indo-Pacific region, in an attempt to counter China’s influence. Photo: Pool/Reuters
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