Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III accused Beijing of “provocative” activity near the disputed island after meeting with his Chinese counterpart.
Tag: Taiwan
Biden Administration Begins Trade Dialogue With Taiwan
Talks with the self-governing island, which China claims as its territory, aim to challenge Chinese trade practices and are sure to irritate Beijing.
U.S. Aims to Constrain China by Shaping Its Environment, Blinken Says
The U.S. secretary of state gave a glimpse of President Biden’s classified strategy on China, in which officials have concluded they cannot change Beijing’s behavior.
After Biden Visit, China Organizes Military Drills Near Taiwan
After President Biden suggested the United States would get involved militarily to defend Taiwan if China attacked it, China described organizing combat drills in the seas and airspace around Taiwan.
U.S. Speeds Up Reshaping of Taiwan’s Defenses to Deter China
The Biden administration is taking lessons from the war in Ukraine to turn Taiwan into a “porcupine” bristling with weapons that would inflict severe pain if attacked.
Biden’s Words on Taiwan Leave Allies in an Awkward Spot
Ahead of a summit with Australia, India and Japan, an off-the-cuff vow to defend the island militarily against China complicates diplomacy, particularly for Australia.
Biden’s Tough Words
Gaffe or not, President Biden’s latest remark on Taiwan is consistent with his administration’s new policy.
Biden Veers Off Script on Taiwan. It’s Not the First Time.
Offhand remarks that vary from the official talking points have become a feature of the Biden presidency, even as they leave his staff scrambling to spin them away afterward.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Biden’s Pledge to Taiwan
Plus a Russian diplomat resigns in protest and a Times inquiry into Trump-era ethics practices.
Biden Pledges to Defend Taiwan if It Faces a Chinese Attack
Moving away from a policy of “strategic ambiguity,” the president said that to protect the island democracy, he would go beyond what the U.S. has done for Ukraine.