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Austin, Pentagon chief says the US is ready to support Taiwan in the face of China\u2019s rapid military rise.<\/h2>\n<p>While China is swiftly growing its nuclear capabilities, Washington is prepared for competition and will also work on supporting Taiwan\u2019s ability to defend itself, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the Reagan National Defense Forum on Saturday, Austin said that the US remains committed to the &#8220;one-China&#8221; policy, but is ready to resist any attempts to use force against the island. 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Austin, Pentagon chief says the US is ready to support Taiwan in the face of China\u2019s rapid military rise. While China is swiftly growing its nuclear capabilities, Washington is prepared for competition and will also work on supporting Taiwan\u2019s ability to defend itself, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said. 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