would defend Taiwan from a Chinese attack is chipping away at longstanding American policy meant to keep the hostile sides at bay.

military would intervene if Beijing attacked Taiwan were the fourth time in just over a year he made such a pledge and appeared to retreat from the policy that leaves U.S.

Biden also said Taiwan would decide itself about declaring independence—a red line Beijing has said would trigger a military assault.

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