It is reported by RIA Novosti.
“We do not support Taiwan's movement towards independence.
Our policy has not changed - it is support for the status quo," Kahl said at a press conference.
According to him, the policy of China has changed, which is trying to pave the way for a new status quo.
Kahl clarified that we are talking about activity in the Taiwan Strait.
The deputy head of the Pentagon added that the aggravation of the situation around Taiwan does not meet the interests of any of the parties, as well as the entire world economy, since the island supplies up to 70-90% of semiconductors.
Earlier, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying commented on the statement by the US authorities about Beijing's sharp reaction to the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan.