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Trump speaks with Taiwanese president, possibly provoking China

Noah Bierman, Michael A. Memoli and Ralph Jennings

It is believed to be the first call between a president or president-elect with a Taiwanese leader since 1979, when the U.S. recognized the mainland government and cut ties with Taiwan.

• Did Trump just cause a diplomatic crisis over Taiwan?

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