The US Affirms Support For Taiwan Against China

US President Joe Biden says the United States would come to Taiwan’s defence if the island were attacked by China, in comments that appeared to be a departure from a longstanding US policy of strategic ambiguity.<br />The White House told reporters that US policy on Taiwan had not changed.<br />A spokesperson says the US defence relationship with Taiwan is guided by the Taiwan Relations Act. <br />A spokesperson added that they will uphold their commitment under the Act and continue to support Taiwan’s self-defence.