Biden Vows to Defend Taiwan if China Attacks, White House Staff Rebuts Him

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National story. 170 articles from 85 sources. 81 are on the bar; 4 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated May 25, 2022.

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Left

21 sources
The WeekLean Left· May 25, 2022

Biden's promise to defend Taiwan

Ran by 1 outlet· Vox
VoxLeft· May 24, 2022

Why Biden’s off-the-cuff comment about defending Taiwan matters

VoxLeft· May 23, 2022

Why Biden’s off-the-cuff comment about defending Taiwan matters

Slate MagazineLeft· May 24, 2022

Did Biden Actually Just Promise That We’d Go to War With China Over Taiwan?

The New RepublicLeft· May 24, 2022

On Taiwan, Joe Biden Just Said What Everybody Already Knows

The WeekLean Left· May 24, 2022

Would the U.S. really defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion?

Center

32 sources
Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· May 24, 2022

Biden signaling Taiwan defense

NewsweekCenter· May 24, 2022

On Taiwan, Biden's China actions speak louder than his gaffes

Ran by 12 outlets· WCNC, News West 9, +10 more
WCNCCenter· May 24, 2022

Biden: US would use military force to defend Taiwan

News West 9Center· May 24, 2022

Biden: US would use military force to defend Taiwan

12News Now BeaumontCenter· May 23, 2022

Biden: US would use military force to defend Taiwan

WTHR IndianapolisCenter· May 23, 2022

Biden: US would use military force to defend Taiwan

WWL New OrleansCenter· May 23, 2022

Biden: US would use military force to defend Taiwan

KVUECenter· May 23, 2022

Biden: US would use military force to defend Taiwan

KSDKCenter· May 23, 2022

Biden: US would use military force to defend Taiwan

FOX 43 YorkCenter· May 23, 2022

Biden: US would use military force to defend Taiwan

ABC 10 SacramentoCenter· May 23, 2022

Biden: US would use military force to defend Taiwan

WHAS LouisvilleCenter· May 23, 2022

Biden: US would use military force to defend Taiwan

FOX 61 HartfordCenter· May 23, 2022

Biden: US would use military force to defend Taiwan

13News Now NorfolkCenter· May 23, 2022

Biden: US would use military force to defend Taiwan

Deseret NewsCenter· May 24, 2022

Another gaffe? What Biden’s comments about Taiwan mean for U.S.-China relations

Ran by 1 outlet· The Conversation US
The Conversation USCenter· May 24, 2022

Biden on Taiwan: Did he really commit US forces to stopping any invasion by China? An expert explains why, on balance, probably not

The Conversation USCenter· May 24, 2022

Biden on Taiwan: Did he really commit US forces to stopping any invasion by China? An expert explains why, on balance, probably not

Right

28 sources
The FederalistRight· May 25, 2022

Biden's Contradictions On Defending Taiwan Are Dangerous

New Hampshire Union LeaderLean Right· May 24, 2022

Biden says he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan against China

Washington TimesLean Right· May 24, 2022

Biden says Taiwan policy has not changed, one day after dust-up

SofrepLean Right· May 24, 2022

Biden Vows to Defend Taiwan if China Attacks, White House Staff Rebuts Him

Denver GazetteLean Right· May 24, 2022

Biden keeps saying US will defend Taiwan — and White House keeps walking it back

Other outlets

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7 articles
The GuardianLean Left· May 25, 2022

Fears Biden’s Taiwan comments may raise tensions despite rowback

The GuardianLean Left· May 23, 2022

Joe Biden says US would defend Taiwan if attacked by China – video

The Times of IsraelLean Left· May 23, 2022

Biden: US will intervene militarily if China invades Taiwan

The GuardianLean Left· May 23, 2022

US would defend Taiwan if attacked by China, says Joe Biden

The GuardianLean Left· May 23, 2022

Biden’s Taiwan vow creates confusion not clarity – and raises China tensions

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. May 23, 2022Biden: US would intervene with military to defend Taiwan
  2. May 24, 2022Fears Biden’s Taiwan comments may raise tensions despite rowback

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Last development · May 24, 2022 — Fears Biden’s Taiwan comments may raise tensions despite rowback