BEIJING (AP) — President Joe Biden says U.S. forces would defend Taiwan if China tries to invade the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing as part of its territory, adding to displays of official American support for the island democracy. forces, U.S. men and women, would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion.”AdvertisementCBS News reported the White House said after the interview U.S. policy hasn’t changed. The two governments say they are one country but dispute which is entitled to be the national leader. Washington says it doesn’t support formal independence for Taiwan, a stance Biden repeated in the interview broadcast Sunday. “We’re not encouraging their being independent.”AdvertisementIn May, Biden said “yes” when asked at a news conference in Tokyo whether he was willing to get involved militarily to defend Taiwan if China invaded.

Source: Huffington Post September 19, 2022 06:56 UTC