The 10-minute telephone call with Taiwan's leadership was the first by a US president-elect or president since President Jimmy Carter switched diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China in 1979, acknowledging Taiwan as part of "one China". "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. "We remain firmly committed to our 'one China' policy," said Ned Price, a national security spokesman for President Barack Obama. Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway said on CNN that Trump was "well aware of what US policy has been" on Taiwan.

Source: dna December 03, 2016 09:35 UTC