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Biden Creates His Own ‘Strategic Ambiguity’ on Taiwan
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Biden Creates His Own ‘Strategic Ambiguity’ on Taiwan

The White House had to walk back his remarks that ‘we have a commitment’ to defend Taiwan against China.

Thomas Joscelyn
Oct 22, 2021
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During a town hall appearance on CNN Thursday night, President Joe Biden claimed that the U.S. has a “commitment” to defend Taiwan. “So, are you saying that the United States would come to Taiwan’s defense if China attacked?” CNN’s Anderson Cooper asked. “Yes,” Biden replied before Cooper could even finish his …

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