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Trump says he will speak with Taiwan president, a major break in protocol

Taiwan said Thursday President Lai Ching-te would be happy to speak with President Donald Trump, in what would be an unprecedented conversation between the leader of the world’s biggest economy and the island claimed by China

By NBC NewsPublished 21 May, 07:57 amUpdated 21 May, 07:57 am3 min read
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Taiwan said Thursday President Lai Ching-te would be happy to speak with President Donald Trump, in what would be an unprecedented conversation between the leader of the world’s biggest economy and the island claimed by China

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