A senior administration official acknowledged that Biden again said he would aid Taiwan against a Chinese attack, but also that the policy 'hasn't changed.'
has committed to defending the disputed island of Taiwan from a potential attack from China.
"The purpose of this trip is threefold," the official said,"first, obviously, again to honor the legacy of Prime Minister Abe and support the Japanese people as they mourn the tragedy of his assassination. Second, reaffirm the United States' commitment to our allies in an increasingly complex security environment and, third, to deepen our overall engagement in the Indo-Pacific region.
Above, President Joe Biden applauds as Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an event about gun violence at the White House on April 11, 2022. Harris will travel to Japan and then South Korea during the last week of September to promote the administration's interests in the"Indo-Pacific" region.
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