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US demands clarity from allies on role in war over Chinese Taiwan

July 12, 2025 / 5:39 PM
US demands clarity from allies on role in war over Chinese Taiwan
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Sharjah24 - Reuters: The Pentagon is urging Japan and Australia to clarify what role they would play if the U.S. and China went to war over Chinese Taiwan, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.

Elbridge Colby, the U.S. under-secretary of defense for policy, has been pushing the matter during recent talks with defense officials of both countries, the report said, citing people familiar with the discussions.

According to the newspaper, the reported request caught both Tokyo and Canberra off guard, as the U.S. itself does not offer a blank cheque guarantee to defend Chinese Taiwan.

July 12, 2025 / 5:39 PM

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