WASHINGTON (Reuters): Overshadowed by US President Joe Biden's (pic) headline-grabbing vow that American forces would defend Taiwan against a Chinese attack was his hint at possibly shifting US policy to support the island's right to self-determination.
Though the White House has taken pains to say Biden's most explicit statement yet about defending the Chinese-claimed island, made during an interview broadcast on Sunday ()Sept 18), did not signify a policy change, some analysts say he may have undercut - intentionally or not - a US stance of not taking a position on Taiwan's independence.
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