The call between Donald Trump and Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen angered Beijing as it was the first direct contact between the two sides’ leaders since 1979. Photo: Associated Press The call between Donald Trump and Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen angered Beijing as it was the first direct contact between the two sides’ leaders since 1979. Photo: Associated Press
The call between Donald Trump and Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen angered Beijing as it was the first direct contact between the two sides’ leaders since 1979. Photo: Associated Press
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‘Beijing should not overreact’ to Trump-Tsai phone call, says US president-elect adviser as he visits Taiwan

Stephen Yates, a US transition adviser and Taiwan affairs expert, speaks at start of Taipei trip

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Kristin Huang
Kristin Huang

Updated: 11:50pm, 10 Dec, 2016

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The call between Donald Trump and Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen angered Beijing as it was the first direct contact between the two sides’ leaders since 1979. Photo: Associated Press The call between Donald Trump and Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen angered Beijing as it was the first direct contact between the two sides’ leaders since 1979. Photo: Associated Press
The call between Donald Trump and Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen angered Beijing as it was the first direct contact between the two sides’ leaders since 1979. Photo: Associated Press
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