Biden criticises China's 'coercive' actions across Taiwan Strait

Joe Biden (centre) addresses a virtual summit of leaders at the Asean - East Asia Summit on Oct 27, 2021.- AP

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP): US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Oct 27) criticised Beijing's "coercive" actions across the Taiwan Strait in an address to a summit of Asia-Pacific nations also attended by China's premier.

Tensions have soared as Beijing steps up air incursions near Taiwan, a self-ruled democracy that China considers to be a province awaiting reunification, by force if necessary.