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Mr. Biden said the US could use force to protect Taiwan

Jun 05, 2024

Washington [USA], June 5: "The use of US military force cannot be ruled out. There is a difference between land deployment, air power and naval power," President Biden replied to Time magazine on June 4. Mr. Biden also emphasized that launching the campaign on the ground will "depend on each situation". Mr. Biden also said Washington will not set a goal of helping Taiwan become independent but will support the island if Beijing tries to change the status quo.
This is not the first time Mr. Biden has mentioned the above possibility, but China. Mr. Biden did not clarify whether the US military would conduct attacks from military bases in Japan or the Philippines.
Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency William Burns said Mr. Xi has instructed the Chinese military to be ready to blockade Taiwan by 2027. This island has long been the center of major controversy between the US and China. China, even as President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to reduce tensions amid fierce geopolitical and economic competition.
The US maintains an informal relationship with Taiwan, and is committed to the "One China" policy. The US also regularly provides weapons to the island to maintain sufficient self-defense capabilities.
On the economic front, President Biden made some negative comments about China. Mr. Biden said China's economy is "on the brink" and there is no such thing as strong growth. At the same time, President Biden emphasized that efforts to build global infrastructure within the framework of the Belt and Road initiative (BRI) have failed.
Mr. Biden also reaffirmed that expanding cooperation with European and Asian allies in the long term, as well as strengthening relations with developing countries will be important in maintaining the leadership role of the United States. America in the international community. President Biden also emphasized the important role of Japan, and pledged that Washington "will not leave" its important Asian ally . "Because Japan, along with America, is a source of great economic strength and stability for both of our countries," according to Mr. Biden.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper

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