Yes, U.S forces will defend Taiwan from Chinese invasion, if in fact there was an unprecedented attack: Joe Biden

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US President Joe Biden said in an interview when asked

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if the U.S forces would defend the self-ruled island which China claims as part of its territory, Biden replied: "Yes,

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Asked whether this meant that, unlike in Ukraine, American men and women from the U.S. forces would be sent to defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion, Biden replied: "Yes."

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Kucinich tweet: Biden playing "dangerous games" and risking the outbreak of World War III

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Is the U.S. prepared for War with China over Taiwan? NO," Kucinich tweeted.

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The remarks from Biden prompted the White House to issue a statement stating their policy regarding Taiwan is still the same.

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The Chinese foreign ministry also criticized Biden's remarks

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