Biden: "US Troops Will Defend Taiwan if China Invades" (Update)

[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Cho] President Joe Biden stated that the United States would militarily intervene to defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

According to Bloomberg on the 18th (local time), President Biden said in an interview with the U.S. CBS program '60 Minutes' that "if China invades Taiwan, the U.S. military will defend Taiwan."

He emphasized, "If there is an unprecedented attack, we will defend Taiwan," while also stressing that "the 'One China' policy we agreed upon long ago has not changed."

He added, "Taiwan must make its own decisions regarding its independence."

This is not the first time President Biden has stated that the U.S. would militarily intervene to defend Taiwan.

On May 23rd, after the U.S.-Japan summit held in Tokyo, President Biden answered "Yes" to a reporter's question asking, "Will you militarily intervene to defend Taiwan?" during a joint press conference.

He stated, "We have agreed with China on the 'One China' policy," but also said, "However, the idea that Taiwan could be taken by force is not appropriate."

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