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

US President Joe Biden attends a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishid (not pictured) after their bilateral meeting at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, Japan, May 23, 2022. REUTERS / Jonathan Ernst

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TOKYO, May 23 (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden said Monday that he would be ready to use force to protect Taiwan and that the United States is standing by other nations to ensure that China cannot use force in Taiwan.

He added that China was flirting dangerously in Taiwan by flying near the island.

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Reporting by the Tokyo Bureau, writing by Elaine Lees; Edited by Kim Coghill

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