U.S. defense leaders are moving towards seeking 'clarity' on Taiwan policy, with an ex-commander emphasizing the need for more clarity. Taiwan's Defense Minister, Wellington Koo, highlights the importance of boosting self-defense capabilities for effective deterrence in the US Indo-Pacific strategy. Concerns are raised about countering China's 'gray zone' tactics to pressure Taiwan, as discussions continue about the level of U.S. commitment to Taiwan's defense.
‘US shadow’: Taiwan’s new defence chief Wellington Koo sets out policy direction “As far as I know, Biden has maintained a strategic ambiguity approach, meaning he has not clearly stated whether to send forces or not." https://t.co/EORfWHK4Jf
Taiwan and the United States must counter #China’s growing use of “gray zone” tactics meant to force the island to give-in to a takeover, Australia’s ambassador to Washington, Kevin Rudd, said Thursday. https://t.co/98v9nS7x0n
More U.S. 'clarity' on Taiwan policy needed, ex-commander says Defense leaders increasingly distancing themselves from 'strategic ambiguity' https://t.co/mbYAvp3r32 via @NikkeiAsia
Taiwan Def Min Wellington Koo said Taiwan must boost its self defense capabilities to be a part of "effective deterrence" in the US Indo-Pacific strategy. "But for Taiwan-U.S. military cooperation, there are many things we can only do, not tell," he said.https://t.co/pnlwbV56wc
More U.S. 'clarity' on Taiwan policy needed, ex-commander says https://t.co/3XBOjVZSOO
U.S. defense leaders lean more toward 'clarity' on Taiwan policy https://t.co/5g0PBXi1mO