Biden said the United States would respond militarily if China invaded Taiwan — a response that appeared to break with Washington’s long-standing policy of 'strategic ambiguity' before the White House walked it back.
Asked during a news conference in Tokyo whether he would “get involved militarily to defend Taiwan” after not doing so in Ukraine, Biden said, “Yes, that’s the commitment we made.”
Taipei welcomed Biden’s remarks, with Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Joanne Ou expressing “sincere welcome and gratitude.” The president’s comments prompted a flurry of condemnation from China, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin voicing “strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition” to the response.
Wang added, “China will take firm action to safeguard its sovereignty and security interests, and we will do what we say.”
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