As has also become normal in the “post-truth” aftermath of the bitter election, the facts surrounding his telephone conversation with Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen are in dispute. Donald Trump's phone call with Taiwan president risks China's wrath Read moreAccording to the Taipei Times however, the call had been orchestrated by the Trump transition team, several members of which have strong leanings towards a more pro-Taiwan policy. The third now familiar transition theme illustrated by the Taiwan call is that it is unclear where Trump’s business interests end and his presidential intentions begin. And the president-elect’s son Eric Trump is expected in Taiwan on business next year. These are major pivots in foreign policy [without] any plan.

Source: The Guardian December 03, 2016 05:15 UTC