Biden moves US Taiwan policy from strategic ambiguity to clarity


Source: manilatimes.net manilatimes.net

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First word THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) had better watch and parse carefully the story coming out of Washington that President Joe Biden, in impromptu remarks, has deliberately moved US policy on Taiwan's defense from the quixotic stance of "strategic ambiguity" to a one of "strategic clarity," or commitment to Taiwan's defense. This would not be so concerning if this is only the first time that Mr. Biden has spelled out plainly his understanding or misunderstanding of this very serious issue. In fact, he has done so four times during his presidency. The issue should be of real importance...