Event Brief
Robert Gates says changing US Taiwan rhetoric would be a mistake
Filed: May 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: Robert Gates said it would be a mistake for the US to change its carefully worded position on Taiwan.
WHO: Robert Gates
WHAT: Said changing the US position on Taiwan would be a mistake
WHEN: May 17, 2026 at 1:33 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He was reacting to President Trump saying he and Chinese President Xi Jinping talked about Taiwan.
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