[ワシントン 23日 ロイター] – US Vice President Harris will discuss Taiwan’s security at a bilateral meeting during his visit to Japan and South Korea scheduled for next week. 23, a US government official said.
On the 27th, Vice President Harris will visit Japan to attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. During his stay, a meeting with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planned. He will also visit South Korea and meet with President Yoon Sung-yeol.
A US government official said, “The United States attaches great importance to cooperation with its partners. This will be an opportunity for Vice President Harris to discuss recent developments and future directions with the leaders of Japan and Korea. of the South. Taiwan will also be on the agenda. ‘ he said.
President Biden said Thursday in an interview with CBS that the US military would defend Taiwan if China invaded. China filed a “very strong protest” with the United States in the most explicit statement ever made on how to deal with a Taiwan emergency.
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