WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States will help Taiwan "develop the capability to defend itself" from a Chinese invasion, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Sunday (Monday in Manila), stopping short of President Joe Biden's vow to send troops to the East Asian island.

"We're committed to helping Taiwan develop the capability to defend itself," Austin said in an interview with CNN.

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