“Our policy has not changed.
He (Biden. -
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) confirmed our "one China" policy and commitment to peace and stability on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
He also reaffirmed our commitment under the Taiwan Relations Act to provide Taiwan with military means for self-defense," NBC quoted the official as saying.
Joe Biden, during his speech in Tokyo, was asked if the United States was ready to intervene in the situation around Taiwan "in the event of a conflict", the American leader answered in the affirmative.
After that, the Chinese Foreign Ministry protested to the United States in connection with Biden's statement.
They recalled that Taiwan is an integral part of the territory of China.
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger urged the US authorities to avoid clashes with China over Taiwan.