Chinese government He was angry after US President Joe Biden pledged support for Taiwan in issue of a invasion by the superpower next door to it.
These statements are a “serious violation.” of The “One China Principle” and US Commitments made Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told the press in Beijing Monday.
The United States said side He was sending ‘completely wrong signal”For the forces of independence” in Taiwan. ‘China is resolute against He. She.”
Biden had assured the Autonomous Democratic Republic of the Peninsula of military supportincluding US forces, in The event of a attackDuring a TV interview, broadcast Sunday.
Requested in CBS 60 Minutes Interview broadcast He answered whether US forces would defend the democratically governed island claimed by China: “Yes, if in factThere was an unprecedented attack. “
He was asked to clarify whether he meant it unlike in Ukraine and the US-US forces men And the women He will defend Taiwan in The event of Chinese invasion, Biden replied: “Yes.”
It was a CBS interview just The latest The time when Biden seemed to surpass the long-avowed United States policy on Taiwan, but his statement was clearer than previous statements about the obligation of US forces to defend the island.
The United States has long held policy of ‘Strategic ambiguity’ and not making clear Whether it will respond militarily to attack on Taiwan.
Asked to commentThe United States White House spokesman policy To Taiwan he did not changed.
“The chief said this before, including in Tokyo earlier this year. he is also made clear Then that our Taiwan policy did not changed. who – which remains true, said the speaker.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said regular instructions in Beijing said Biden’s remarks were sent “seriously.” wrong signalto separatist forces for Taiwan independence.
China was “deeply dissatisfied and firmly opposed” Biden’s comments and filed a formal complaint over She said , warning China reserves the right to take all necessary measures to counter separatism.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on On the other hand, she expressed her thanks to Biden for He reaffirmed the “US government’s strict adherence to Taiwan’s security.”
Taiwan will continue to enhance its own capabilities.defense The Taiwan Ministry said the capabilities and deepen the close security partnership between Taiwan and the United States in a permit.
CBS interview with Biden ran last week. The boss is in Britain for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on Monday.
‘game with fire”
In May, Biden was asked if he was willing to intervene militarily to defend Taiwan and replied, “Yes…that is our commitment.” made. “
In a 60 Minutes interview, Biden reiterated that the United States remains committed to “one-China” policy in Which Washington officially recognizes in Beijing but not Taipei, and said the United States does not encourage Taiwan independence.
“We do not movingWe do not encourage their independence. decision,” He said.
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan angered China in August and performed the biggest ever military Exercises all over Taiwan in Response.
China needed against moves By US lawmakers to advance legislation that would strengthen the United States military support for Taiwan.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed to bring Taiwan under Beijing’s control, not rule it out The use of force. Taiwan strongly opposes China’s sovereignty claims.
In the phone call with Biden in In July, Xi warned of Taiwan, saying “Those who play with fire You will perish.”
Requested last October if the United States comes to defense of Taiwan, which is the United States required By law to provide with As a way to defend himself, Biden said, “Yes, we have an obligation to do that.”
At that time, a White House spokesman also Biden said he did not announce any change in we policy.
Bonnie Glaser, Asia expert at the German Marshall Fund of The United States, if Biden made Such pledges he needed ensure can back they up.
If President Biden plans To defend Taiwan, then it is should Manufacture sure United State military “She has the ability to do that,” she said. support This is not supported up by real It is unlikely to enhance deterrence capabilities.”
Asia Biden policy The Kaiser, Kurt Campbell, has in The past reject any move to “strategic clarity” over Taiwan said there were “significant downsides” to such an approach.
Chinese government He was angry after US President Joe Biden pledged support for Taiwan in issue of a invasion by the superpower next door to it.
These statements are a “serious violation.” of The “One China Principle” and US Commitments made Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told the press in Beijing Monday.
The United States said side He was sending ‘completely wrong signal”For the forces of independence” in Taiwan. ‘China is resolute against He. She.”
Biden had assured the Autonomous Democratic Republic of the Peninsula of military supportincluding US forces, in The event of a attackDuring a TV interview, broadcast Sunday.
Requested in CBS 60 Minutes Interview broadcast He answered whether US forces would defend the democratically governed island claimed by China: “Yes, if in factThere was an unprecedented attack. “
He was asked to clarify whether he meant it unlike in Ukraine and the US-US forces men And the women He will defend Taiwan in The event of Chinese invasion, Biden replied: “Yes.”
It was a CBS interview just The latest The time when Biden seemed to surpass the long-avowed United States policy on Taiwan, but his statement was clearer than previous statements about the obligation of US forces to defend the island.
The United States has long held policy of ‘Strategic ambiguity’ and not making clear Whether it will respond militarily to attack on Taiwan.
Asked to commentThe United States White House spokesman policy To Taiwan he did not changed.
“The chief said this before, including in Tokyo earlier this year. he is also made clear Then that our Taiwan policy did not changed. who – which remains true, said the speaker.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said regular instructions in Beijing said Biden’s remarks were sent “seriously.” wrong signalto separatist forces for Taiwan independence.
China was “deeply dissatisfied and firmly opposed” Biden’s comments and filed a formal complaint over She said , warning China reserves the right to take all necessary measures to counter separatism.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on On the other hand, she expressed her thanks to Biden for He reaffirmed the “US government’s strict adherence to Taiwan’s security.”
Taiwan will continue to enhance its own capabilities.defense The Taiwan Ministry said the capabilities and deepen the close security partnership between Taiwan and the United States in a permit.
CBS interview with Biden ran last week. The boss is in Britain for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on Monday.
‘game with fire”
In May, Biden was asked if he was willing to intervene militarily to defend Taiwan and replied, “Yes…that is our commitment.” made. “
In a 60 Minutes interview, Biden reiterated that the United States remains committed to “one-China” policy in Which Washington officially recognizes in Beijing but not Taipei, and said the United States does not encourage Taiwan independence.
“We do not movingWe do not encourage their independence. decision,” He said.
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan angered China in August and performed the biggest ever military Exercises all over Taiwan in Response.
China needed against moves By US lawmakers to advance legislation that would strengthen the United States military support for Taiwan.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed to bring Taiwan under Beijing’s control, not rule it out The use of force. Taiwan strongly opposes China’s sovereignty claims.
In the phone call with Biden in In July, Xi warned of Taiwan, saying “Those who play with fire You will perish.”
Requested last October if the United States comes to defense of Taiwan, which is the United States required By law to provide with As a way to defend himself, Biden said, “Yes, we have an obligation to do that.”
At that time, a White House spokesman also Biden said he did not announce any change in we policy.
Bonnie Glaser, Asia expert at the German Marshall Fund of The United States, if Biden made Such pledges he needed ensure can back they up.
If President Biden plans To defend Taiwan, then it is should Manufacture sure United State military “She has the ability to do that,” she said. support This is not supported up by real It is unlikely to enhance deterrence capabilities.”
Asia Biden policy The Kaiser, Kurt Campbell, has in The past reject any move to “strategic clarity” over Taiwan said there were “significant downsides” to such an approach.