Pentagon: US does not support Taiwan's move towards independence

Pentagon: US does not support Taiwan's move towards independence



US Under Secretary of Defense for Political Affairs Colin Kahl said on Monday that Washington does not support Taiwan's move towards independence.

"Our policy has not changed - it is to support the status quo," he said.

At the same time, he noted that China's policy has changed and they are trying to pave the way for a new status quo. Kahl added that he was referring to China's activity in the Taiwan Strait.

"Thus, Beijing seeks to create a new normal," the deputy head of the Pentagon said, stressing that the aggravation of the situation around Taiwan is not in the interests of either side and the world economy, since the island supplies 70% to 90% of semiconductors.



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