Joe Biden said the US still followed the One China policy, but that it would respond if Beijing tried to attack Taiwan.

When Aftab Pureval first thought about running for office in a mostly white Ohio county, other Democrats advised him to change his name to something like “Adam"

The president's statement represents a potential shift in policy that would be certain to rattle the mainland Chinese government.

Several shooting incidents across New York City left two people dead, including a teenager, and several others injured.

China has not ruled out using military force to achieve its ambitions with Taiwan, but the U.S. continues to support Taiwan's autonomy.