This is one of those occasions where you have to wonder if Biden is all there. During a recent Townhall, Biden admitted the U.S. has committed to defending Taiwan, which was news to China. We had just told China that we were still not recognizing Taiwan as separate from them to get them to back off…
The gaffe:
“China just tested a hypersonic missile. What will you do to keep up with them militarily and can you vow to protect Taiwan?”
“Yes, and yes,” the President answered. We are,” he paused, “militarily, China, Russia, and the rest of the world, we have the most powerful military in the history of the world. Don’t worry that they’re going to be more powerful. But what you do have to worry about is whether or not they’re going to engage in activities that will put them in a position where they may make a serious mistake.
“And so I have had, I have spoken and spent more time with Xi Jinping than any other leader has. That’s why you have, ya know, you hear people saying, Biden wants to start a new cold war with China.
“I don’t want a cold war with China, I just want China to understand that we are not going to step back, we are not going to change any of our views—”
Cooper interrupted. “So you’re saying that the United States would come to Taiwan’s defense if China attacked.”
“Yes,” Biden affirmed. “Yes, we have a commitment to do that,” he said.
Watch The Clip Below.
“As is known to all, the US has long held “strategic ambiguity” when it comes to the Taiwan question – not to make statements over whether to “defend” Taiwan island if the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) makes military moves to reach reunification across the Straits.”
After Biden’s interview with CNN on Thursday, a White House official clarified again the president’s comments on the Taiwan question, saying there is no change in the US’ Taiwan policy, stressing “the US defense relationship with Taiwan is guided by the Taiwan Relations Act.”
But if we were to act and defend Taiwan, the Chinese Media source claims:
“The PLA has an overwhelming advantage over the military on Taiwan island, with full capacity to cause unbearable results to US troops if they dare “defend” the island, and even to wipe them out. Only by sticking to the strategic ambiguity can the US maintain its position now, avoiding the scenario of either retreating or being involved in a war.”
So all Biden did is rile up China again, and just who is running the country? This shows that Biden is not in charge, as his own Administration is now correcting his stance. But it is likely that he is telling the truth we likely have told Taiwan that we have their back in private, it’s just that Biden was supposed to be keeping that to himself.