Blinken reaffirms US stance on Taiwan independence during China visit

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has reiterated the US commitment to the One-China policy, stating that the US does not support Taiwan's independence from China. Blinken's remarks come after President Joe Biden appeared to depart from the One-China policy, suggesting that the US would come to Taiwan's defense if China ever invaded the island. Blinken's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing marked the highest-level visit by a US official to China in nearly five years. The talks were seen as key to the effort to restore and maintain communications at senior levels between the two countries.