Taiwan Dismisses Questions About U.S. Resolve After Afghan Exit
- Premier says island strong enough to withstand China attack
- U.S. withdrawal prompts criticism about commitment to Asia
Su Tseng-chang
Photographer: Walid Berrazeg/LightRocket/Getty Images
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Taiwan’s premier defended the island’s ability to withstand a Chinese attack after the U.S.’s exit from Afghanistan raised questions about American commitment to security issues in Asia.
Premier Su Tseng-chang rejected comparisons between U.S. pledges to help the democratically elected government in Taipei defend itself and Washington’s support for the regime in Kabul. Taiwan could avoid being “swallowed up” so long as it avoided similar domestic turmoil, Su said Tuesday.