Blinken's Weak Taiwan Remark Paves the Way for Chinese Invasion, Critics Say

Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s declaration this week that the United States "does not support Taiwan independence" could pave the way for a Chinese invasion of the contested island, according to leading Republican lawmakers. "Joe Biden’s weakness led to disaster in Ukraine and Taiwan easily could suffer the same fate," Rep. Jim Banks (R., Ind.), a member of the House Select Committee on China, told the Washington Free Beacon on Tuesday, just as Blinken wrapped up a two-day tour through China meant to thaw chilly diplomatic relations with the communist regime. "Blinken basically promised the current embarrassment of an administration will do nothing to safeguard Taiwan’s independence and gave Chairman Xi a two year window to invade."