Pentagon calls China's warning of war over Taiwan 'unfortunate'

Such threats are 'not commensurate' with US defense obligations, spokesman says

KEN MORIYASU, Nikkei Asia chief desk editor

NEW YORK -- The U.S. has obligations to assist Taiwan in protecting itself, and China should not overreact to the new administration reiterating long-held policies, Department of Defense spokesman John Kirby told reporters Thursday.

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