US demands clarity from allies on their role in potential war over Taiwan, FT reports

ReutersJul 12, 2025 10:15 AM

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July 12 (Reuters) - The Pentagon is urging Japan and Australia to clarify what role they would play if the U.S. and China went to war over Taiwan, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.

Elbridge Colby, the U.S. under-secretary of defense for policy, has been pushing the matter during recent talks with defense officials of both countries, the report said, citing people familiar with the discussions.

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

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