US Navy Commander Karl Thomas says the global community could intervene if China mounted a blockade of Taiwan. His remarks came in a Wall Street Journal article published on Monday.
In a 60 Minutes interview broadcast on Sunday, US President Joe Biden said US troops would defend Taiwan if China were to launch an “unprecedented attack.” The White House later said US policy has not changed.
Thomas says China has the world’s largest navy and could put ships around Taiwan to bully the country. He doesn’t know if China will carry out an invasion or blockade, but adds it is his job to be ready for whatever Beijing does.
Thomas previously said China has been using a “might makes right” mentality in militarizing the South China Sea and its activities around Taiwan.