Biden says not ruling out use of U.S. forces to defend Taiwan

President Joe Biden issued a renewed warning to China over Taiwan in an interview published Tuesday, saying the U.S. military could be used to defend the self-ruled democratic island in the event of a Chinese invasion.Asked by Time magazine what kinds of options could be on the table, including whether they might involve boots on the ground, Biden said, "It would depend on the circumstances."It is not the first time Biden has touched on the possibility, angering China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory.Biden said he has made clear to Chinese President Xi Jinping the long-standing pol…READ FULL ARTICLE