Rubio Affirms U.S. Position on Taiwan's Status Quo

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration opposes any change to the status quo in the Taiwan Strait through force or extortion.

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00:00The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed the U.S.'s commitment to maintaining

00:05Taiwan's status quo.

00:07In an interview, Rubio said President Donald Trump is opposed to any change in the cross-strait

00:12situation by force or extortion.

00:16Earlier this week, a State Department spokesperson called China's recent drills near Taiwan brazen

00:21and irresponsible threats.

00:23Asked whether the U.S. is able to deter China from attacking Taiwan, Rubio said the U.S.

00:29can help set a high price on taking it.

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