What Taiwan Really Wants
It started with an innocuous question from a town hall audience: A student asked President Biden whether he would vow to protect Taiwan from China.
Mr. Biden’s response — a quick “yes,” then “yes” again when pressed by a CNN anchor — was instant breaking news globally. The White House almost immediately moved to walk back the comments.
The foreign policy kerfuffle was brief but underscored the high stakes when it comes to Taiwan.
Relations between China and Taiwan are at their worst point in decades. Military provocations are rising: Record numbers of Chinese warplanes have crossed into Taiwan’s air defense zone in recent weeks, a stark reminder of Beijing’s desire to absorb Taiwan.… Seguir leyendo »