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Donald Trump risks tensions with China in unprecedented talk with Taiwan

Donald Trump risks tensions with China in unprecedented talk with Taiwan

President-elect Donald Trump received a phone call by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on 2 December and posted his thoughts on Twitter, saying the countrys leader called to congratulate him. The move breaks with US’s One-China policy, causing China’s foreign office to lodge a complaint. In 2007, Taiwans ruling Democratic Progressive Party asserted a separate identity from China and called for the enactment of a new constitution for a normal country.However, China considers the self-ruled island to be part of its territory and the US has not had any formal ties with Taiwan since 1979. Dec 3, 2016
Thailand: Who is Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the next king?

Thailand: Who is Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the next king?

Thailand’s Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn is set to become the nations new monarch following the death of his father King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 13 October. But unlike his father, 64-year-old Vajiralongkorn is not a popular figure in the country, having achieved notoriety for his eccentric playboy lifestyle. Ahead of his succession to the throne, here is everything you need to know about Thailands next king. Nov 30, 2016
Mitt Romney: President-elect Trump can lead American to a better future

Mitt Romney: President-elect Trump can lead American to a better future

Mitt Romney praised President-elect Donald Trump after the pair enjoyed a lengthy dinner at Trump Towers in New York. His comments cut a considerably more conciliatory tone than he adopted during the election, when he said Trump was a phony, and a fraud. Though he fell short of an outright apology, Romney said he believed that Trump can lead the country to a better future. There are rumours that the former US Governor of Massachusetts is being considered for Secretary of State. Nov 30, 2016
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