The US fears the election victory of Taiwan opposition leader and president-elect Tsai Ing-wen (above centre) could heighten tensions between mainland China and the island, which Beijing claims as its own territory. Photo: AP
The US fears the election victory of Taiwan opposition leader and president-elect Tsai Ing-wen (above centre) could heighten tensions between mainland China and the island, which Beijing claims as its own territory. Photo: AP
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US urges talks between mainland China and Taiwan amid uncertainty after election

Associated Press
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Updated: 10:04am, 12 Feb, 2016

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The US fears the election victory of Taiwan opposition leader and president-elect Tsai Ing-wen (above centre) could heighten tensions between mainland China and the island, which Beijing claims as its own territory. Photo: AP
The US fears the election victory of Taiwan opposition leader and president-elect Tsai Ing-wen (above centre) could heighten tensions between mainland China and the island, which Beijing claims as its own territory. Photo: AP
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