News Analysis President Joe Biden has stated, in no uncertain terms, that the United States would defend Taiwan in the event of a military attack by China. His increasingly public commitment strengthens deterrence. On Oct. 21, Biden said the words we love to hear. An audience member from Connecticut asked, “What will you do to keep up with them [China] militarily and can you vow to protect Taiwan?” Biden responded, “Yes and yes.” “Militarily, China, Russia, and the rest of the world knows we have the most powerful military in the history of the world,” Biden replied. “Don’t worry about whether they’re going to be more powerful. But [what] you do have to worry about is whether or not they are going to engage in activities that will put them in a position where they may make a serious mistake. And so I have had … I have spoken and …