China Says U.S. President Biden 'Does Not Support Taiwan Independence'

President Biden listens as he meets virtually with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)  

FOX News: China claims Biden denounced 'Taiwan independence,' but warns US is 'playing with fire'  

Interpretation differences on one-China policy could mean more trouble in South China Sea 

China claimed Tuesday that President Biden denounced Taiwanese independence from the communist nation, but warned the U.S. is "playing with fire" in the South China Sea. 

The new round of threats arose following an hours-long virtual summit between Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping that marked the most extensive talks the world leaders have engaged in since Biden took office. 

In a read-out following the talks, Chinese officials said Biden reiterated U.S. support for the one-China policy and claimed the U.S. president "does not support ‘Taiwan independence’." 

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WNU Editor: President Biden has clarified his remarks about an ‘independent’ Taiwan .... "Let Them Make Up Their Mind": Joe Biden On "Independent" Taiwan Remark (NDTV/AFP). 

Update: Chinese state media has responded to President Biden's mixed messages on Taiwan .... Taiwan media deceive themselves to believe Biden supports ‘Taiwan independence’ (Global Times)

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