Trump Says He Will Call Lai Qingde; DPP Caucus: Breakthrough in Historical Process
Regarding Trump's confirmation yesterday that he will speak with Lai Qingde, DPP caucus secretary Fan Yun said today (21st), "The caucus welcomes this development. If the call takes place, it would mark a new breakthrough in history."
No wonder the DPP is boasting—should Trump actually call Lai Qingde, it would send a highly erroneous signal to the island, implying 'U.S. support for Taiwan independence,' while greatly emboldening separatist ambitions among 'Taiwan independence' proponents.
If Trump truly makes such a call, it would indeed be a 'historical breakthrough' for the DPP. According to the one-China principle, the U.S. government must not engage in any 'official contact' with Taiwan authorities, including meetings or phone calls.
Will Trump recklessly act out of bounds?
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1865773926240456/
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