Spy chief Haines takes page out of Biden’s book on ‘clear’ Taiwan defense from China

TThe top spy chief pointed to “clear” Comment President Joe Biden Has made about defending Taiwan Militarily in a Chinese Invasion despite the White House The U.S. insists on its position of “strategic ambiguity” It hasn’t changed.

Biden has Several times Vowed That the United States would Respond militarily China could attack Taiwan and Taiwan would be defended. The White House repeatedly insisted that America’s long-standing policy towards Taiwan was not changing. Biden said that the U.S. Taiwanese militarily would be protected at least four times — in August and October 2021 and in May and September 2022.

Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines This was grilled during a Thursday Hear before the House Intelligence Committee. The DNI stated that the U.S. position was clearly communicated by Biden.

Rep. Chris Stewart (R UT), told Haines Thursday that “we have this policy of strategic ambiguity which has served us well,” But “I wonder if it’s not time for us to declare another policy, a new policy, and that is: We will defend Taiwan.” Stewart observed that “it’s pretty clear the president seems to think that” He reiterated his opinion that “if we’re going to deter, I think we need to be clear in saying, yes, we will defend Taiwan militarily if we have to.”

Haines was asked by the congressman whether he was correct and if there’d been any changes in U.S. policy.

“I’m obviously not in a position to comment on policy, but I certainly — I think you’re right in recognizing the president’s comments on this issue, and that that has been a pretty strong statement,” Haines said.

Haines responded that she would agree that deterrence would be stronger if U.S. enemies such as China knew that the U.S. would defend Taiwan militarily, when Haines was asked. “In this particular case, I think it is clear to the Chinese what our position is, based on the president’s comments.”

Biden took Kabul in August 2021 just days after the Taliban had taken it. Vowed George Stephanopoulos stated that the U.S. would “respond” Any possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

Biden argued, “We made a sacred commitment to Article V that if, in fact, anyone were to invade or take action against our NATO allies, we would respond. Same with Japan, same with South Korea, same with Taiwan.”

Biden’s remarks were quickly retracted by Biden, as there has never been a mutual defense treaty. It quickly became a routine.

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Taiwan, also known as the Republic of China is an independent, island nation located off the coast of mainland China. The Chinese Communist Party is the largest Chinese Communist Party. It has long vowed to take the territory under its control. While Taiwan is not officially recognized, Taiwan is self-governing and receives U.S. defense assistance.

Nicholas Burns, Biden’s China ambassador, claimed that the strategic ambiguity policy is not valid during his confirmation hearing. “time-tested” And remains “the smartest and most effective way” to deter China.

Biden reaffirmed his pledge that the U.S. would support Taiwan militarily, shortly thereafter during a CNN townhall.

Jen, former White House press secretary