Blinken says US 'does not support Taiwan independence' during China visit

[mystery-ak]

 June 19, 2023 10:34am EDT
Blinken says US 'does not support Taiwan independence' during China visit
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US has 'deep concern' over some of the 'provocative actions' China has taken
By Andrew Mark Miller | Fox News

Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated U.S. support of the "One China" policy on Monday, saying that the U.S. does not support Taiwanese independence following a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

"We do not support Taiwan independence," Blinken said in a press conference on Monday. "We remain opposed to any unilateral changes to the status quo by either side. We continue to expect the peaceful resolution of cross strait differences. We remain committed to continuing our responsibilities under the Taiwan Relations Act including making sure Taiwan has the ability to defend itself."

"At the same time, we and many others have deep concerns about some of the provocative actions that China has taken in recent years going back to 2016," Blinken added. "And the reason that this is a concern for so many countries, not just the United States, is that were there to be a crisis over Taiwan, the likelihood is that could produce an economic crisis that could affect quite literally the entire world."

"Fifty percent of commercial container traffic goes through the Taiwan Strait every day. Seventy percent of semiconductors are manufactured in Taiwan. If as a result of a crisis that was taken offline, it would have dramatic consequences for virtually every country around the world," he added.

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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/blinken-us-does-not-support-taiwan-independence-china-visit

[mountaineer]

Bow to your Chinese masters, Tony.

[Idiot]

June 19, 2023 10:34am EDT
Blinken says US 'does not support Taiwan independence' during China visit
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US has 'deep concern' over some of the 'provocative actions' China has taken
By Andrew Mark Miller | Fox News

Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated U.S. support of the "One China" policy on Monday, saying that the U.S. does not support Taiwanese independence following a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

"We do not support Taiwan independence," Blinken said in a press conference on Monday. "We remain opposed to any unilateral changes to the status quo by either side. We continue to expect the peaceful resolution of cross strait differences. We remain committed to continuing our responsibilities under the Taiwan Relations Act including making sure Taiwan has the ability to defend itself."

"At the same time, we and many others have deep concerns about some of the provocative actions that China has taken in recent years going back to 2016," Blinken added. "And the reason that this is a concern for so many countries, not just the United States, is that were there to be a crisis over Taiwan, the likelihood is that could produce an economic crisis that could affect quite literally the entire world."

"Fifty percent of commercial container traffic goes through the Taiwan Strait every day. Seventy percent of semiconductors are manufactured in Taiwan. If as a result of a crisis that was taken offline, it would have dramatic consequences for virtually every country around the world," he added.

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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/blinken-us-does-not-support-taiwan-independence-china-visit

Sounds like he wants it both ways.

[mountaineer]

The Chinese dissed Blinken on his arrival, while they gave Emmanuel Macron the royal treatment.

https://twitter.com/jenniferzeng97/status/1670414109756588032

[bigheadfred]

Biden and his administration have no position of strength. So all we'll get from them is sucking sounds.

[Kamaji]

June 19, 2023 10:34am EDT
Blinken says US 'does not support Taiwan independence' during China visit
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US has 'deep concern' over some of the 'provocative actions' China has taken
By Andrew Mark Miller | Fox News

Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated U.S. support of the "One China" policy on Monday, saying that the U.S. does not support Taiwanese independence following a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

"We do not support Taiwan independence," Blinken said in a press conference on Monday. "We remain opposed to any unilateral changes to the status quo by either side. We continue to expect the peaceful resolution of cross strait differences. We remain committed to continuing our responsibilities under the Taiwan Relations Act including making sure Taiwan has the ability to defend itself."

"At the same time, we and many others have deep concerns about some of the provocative actions that China has taken in recent years going back to 2016," Blinken added. "And the reason that this is a concern for so many countries, not just the United States, is that were there to be a crisis over Taiwan, the likelihood is that could produce an economic crisis that could affect quite literally the entire world."

"Fifty percent of commercial container traffic goes through the Taiwan Strait every day. Seventy percent of semiconductors are manufactured in Taiwan. If as a result of a crisis that was taken offline, it would have dramatic consequences for virtually every country around the world," he added.

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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/blinken-us-does-not-support-taiwan-independence-china-visit

The question is whether this is a change from the position the U.S. has historically taken, or a reiteration of the position the U.S. has historically taken.

[mountaineer]

BREAKING: Secretary of State Anthony Blinken gives China the green light to invade Taiwan during his visit to Beijing, China.
"We do not support Taiwan independence." What a pivot from Biden’s previous comments from just months ago. What happened?
"Yes, if in fact, there was an unprecedented attack,” Biden said after being asked if he would defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion.

https://twitter.com/CollinRugg/status/1670798090054381573

[mystery-ak]

The question is whether this is a change from the position the U.S. has historically taken, or a reiteration of the position the U.S. has historically taken.

I thought the US supported Taiwan's independence...

[mystery-ak]

What a pivot from Biden’s previous comments from just months ago. What happened?

The check cleared?

[mountaineer]

The check cleared?

Bingo.

... Biden has made conflicting statements on U.S. policy toward Taiwan. He said in September 2022 that the United States would come to Taiwan’s defense in the case of a Chinese invasion, drawing anger from China. He made a similar comment in 2021—in both cases the White House walked back the remarks.  ...

Flopping Aces

[andy58-in-nh]

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US has 'deep concern' over some of the 'provocative actions' China has taken.

Not as deep as your pockets.

[Kamaji]

We can't get rid of this bleep soon enough.

[rangerrebew]

WATCH: Blinken in China Says ‘We Do Not Support Taiwan Independence’

Ben Wilson
June 19, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States does not "support Taiwan independence" during his trip to Beijing this week, clarifying U.S. policy toward Taiwan that President Joe Biden himself has been unclear on.

Defend SCOTUS
"We do not support Taiwan independence," Blinken said Monday. "We remain opposed to any unilateral changes to the status quo by either side."

Blinken added that the United States continues to "expect the peaceful resolution" of the countries' differences but that America also "remain committed" to "making sure that Taiwan has the ability to defend itself." Blinken is the first U.S. cabinet-level official to visit China since 2019 and ended the trip on Monday with an unexpected meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping.

Biden has made conflicting statements on U.S. policy toward Taiwan. He said in September 2022 that the United States would come to Taiwan's defense in the case of a Chinese invasion, drawing anger from China. He made a similar comment in 2021—in both cases the White House walked back the remarks.
 
https://freebeacon.com/latest-news/watch-blinken-in-china-says-we-do-not-support-taiwan-independence/

[rangerrebew]

"We do not support Taiwan's independence and will stand by their side against any Chinese aggression to insure they don't get it."  Am I missing something here? 

Talk about political mumbo jumbo!!

[libertybele]

"We do not support Taiwan's independence and will stand by their side against any Chinese aggression to insure they don't get it."  Am I missing something here? 

Talk about political mumbo jumbo!!

Attempt and trying to b.s. people.  Time to withdraw support of Ukraine on concentrate our efforts ramping up our munitions.  We're going to need them.

Russia has nukes placed.

We can't fight them both and succeed.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Bow to your Chinese masters, Tony.

Arthur Schwartz
@ArthurSchwartz

Yikes. Body language.



10:09 AM · Jun 19, 2023

[Right_in_Virginia]

"1) Interesting 🤔

Secretary of State Blinken just returned from his visit with Chinese President Xi, and he claims the Biden regime do NOT support Taiwan independence. A quick turnaround from Biden’s promise to use US troops to defend Taiwan from China in September, 2022." (Video)

https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/1670808274927595522

[Right_in_Virginia]

"2) Here is Biden’s statements and positions on Taiwan in late 2022.

Formerly comparing any Chinese advancements into Taiwan as akin to the conflict in Ukraine. I'm not sure what happened, but somewhere between then and now, the Biden regime changed their tune."  (Video)

https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/1670808379332108291

[Hoodat]

Saying nothing at all would have been a thousand times better than this.

[massadvj]

The run up to the Taiwan War is being handled with the same adroit adeptness as the run up to the Ukraine War.

[Kamaji]

The U.S. has historically taken the position that it does not support Taiwanese independence.

[bigheadfred]

The run up to the Taiwan War is being handled with the same adroit adeptness as the run up to the Ukraine War.

And the run away will be handled the with the same adroit adeptness as the run away from F ghanistan.

[GtHawk]

Biden and his administration have no position of strength. So all we'll get from them is sucking sounds.

Oh, that's just The Cackler you are hearing.

[mystery-ak]

Blinken Bends The Knee To Xi In Beijing Visit, Fails To Secure Key Military Communication Deal


Dylan Housman
Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent
June 19, 2023 2:01 PM ET


Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a long-anticipated trip to China in mid-June, making several key concessions to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and failing to secure a key military communication agreement.

Blinken left for China on Friday and will make his return Wednesday, but has already met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Director of the CCP Central Foreign Affairs Office Wang Yi and Foreign Minister Qin Gang. Blinken made the trip with the goal of “stabilizing” U.S.-China relations and repeatedly emphasized the Biden administration was not seeking conflict with Beijing.

Blinken said one of his foremost goals was to open up a line of military-to-military direct communication for times of crisis. Despite the priority team Biden placed on this request, the CCP once again turned down the offer, Blinken said Monday.

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https://dailycaller.com/2023/06/19/china-antony-blinken-xi-jinping-visit-taiwan/

[libertybele]

With Brandon as CIC and his handlers leading him around on a leash, this is just a disaster waiting to happen.