Biden says US would defend Taiwan from China attack

White House spokesperson later said that Biden didn't announce a change in US policy toward Taiwan. The US would continue to uphold its commitment under the Taiwan Relations Act, support Taiwan's self-defense and oppose unilateral changes in the status quo, the spokesperson said. The Biden administration has faced growing calls to clarify the American commitment to defending Taiwan as Chinese President Xi Jinping ramps up diplomatic and military pressure against its popularly elected government. Beijing considers Taiwan part of Chinese territory and has reserved the right to use military force to bring the island under its control. Although the US…