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Biden insists US would go to war to defend Taiwan as Washington seeks to downplay his remarks
US President Joe Biden at the Baltimore Center Stage Pearlstone Theatre, Thursday, October 21, 2021
US President Joe Biden was accused of inflaming tensions with China on Thursday when he insisted that US troops would go to war to defend Taiwan.
Answering a question at a CNN town hall meeting, he said Washington would come to Taiwan’s aid if China invaded. “We have a commitment to that,” he told those gathered.
His remarks were seized upon by Taipei, which welcomed Mr Biden’s support.
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