"I believe that it won't change the longstanding 'one China' policy of the United States government." Trump said on Twitter that Tsai had initiated the call he had with the Taiwan president. The White House said after Trump's call that "longstanding policy" on China and Taiwan had not changed. Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway said on CNN that Trump was "well aware of what U.S. policy has been" on Taiwan. They know better than anyone that contact between leaders does not violate a U.S. one China Policy," he said.

Source: Egypt Independent December 03, 2016 07:49 UTC