Would the U.S. defend Taiwan if China invades? Biden said yes. But it's complicated
President Biden has said the U.S. is committed to defending Taiwan, but Washington has traditionally stayed strategically ambiguous. Here's why.
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Xi Urges Peaceful Unification Of China And Taiwan, But Won't Rule Out Using Force
Independence of Taiwan is "a dead end," China President Xi Jinping said Wednesday during a speech marking the 40th anniversary of when Beijing sent a message to Taiwan calling for unification.
Taiwan Grows Isolated As El Salvador Recognizes Beijing
The Central American country chose to establish diplomatic ties with China, which regards the self-governed island of Taiwan as its territory. That leaves Taipei with 17 remaining allies in the world.
The Taiwan Travel Act Threatens To Further Complicate U.S., China Relations
President Trump recently signed into law an act that encourages high-level U.S. officials to visit Taiwan and vice versa, which angered China amid the ongoing disagreements over the trade.
In Phone Call With Xi, Trump Reaffirms U.S. Commitment To 'One China' Policy
President Trump has suggested the U.S. could use the policy as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations. China says the policy is non-negotiable, and Trump appears to have backed down.