U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to Taiwan’s defense capabilities. Speaking at the ASEAN Defense Ministers Plus conference in Jakarta, Austin emphasized ongoing support under the Taiwan Relations Act. This includes aiding Taiwan in defense, despite recent dialogues between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping. During a four-hour […]
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